Fall/Spring 2013-2014 Catalog - Peabody Institute of The Johns ...

Peabody 

Preparatory 

Fall 2013– 

Spring 2014 

Course 

Offerings 

Music and Dance 

Instruction for 

Children and Adults 

Locations in 

Downtown Baltimore, 

Towson, Annapolis, 

and Howard County

2013–2014 Academic Calendar 

July 1–September 3 

Fall Semester online, mail, in-person, and faxed 

registration 

August 24 

Placement Day 

See specific department sections for 

additional information 

September 2 

Labor Day Holiday 

Office closed, no classes 

September 4 

Fall Semester begins 

November 15-30 

Spring Semester online early registration for 

continuing students 

November 27–DECEMBER 1 

Thanksgiving Break 

Office closed November 28-December 1 

December 1– January 20 

Spring Semester online, mail, in-person, and 

faxed registration for new students 

December 19, 2013–January 1, 2014 

Winter Break 

Office closed December 24, 2013-January 1, 2014 

January 2 

Fall Semester classes resume 

January 11 

Last day of scheduled classes for the 

Fall Semester 

January 20 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 


January 13–18 

Make-Up Days for the Fall Semester 

January 21 

Spring Semester begins 

APRIL 15–20 

Spring Break 

April 21 

Spring Semester classes resume 

April 1 – June 19 

Summer Semester online, mail, in-person, 

and faxed registration 

May 17 

Last day of scheduled classes for the 

Spring Semester 

May 19–24 

Make-Up Week for the Spring Semester 

May 26 

Memorial Day Holiday 


June 1 

Awards Ceremony 

may 31 & JUNE 2 

Preparatory Office closed, no classes 

(Saturday, May 31, subject to change) 

June 20 

Summer Session begins 

July 4 & 5 

Independence Day Holiday 


Questions? Please call the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630 and follow the menu prompts. 

For information about 2013-2014 concerts and events, please visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/events. 

Due to the variety of courses that can have starting and finishing dates outside of the regular fall/spring 

semester dates listed above, students/families need to review individual course listings for full details. 

Some offerings may also have different registration and audition/placement dates that can fall 

outside of the regular registration and placement period. Continuing students must register prior to 12:00 

am on the first day the semester begins or a $45 late fee will automatically be assessed.

Welcome 

A Message from the 

OUTGOING Dean of 

the Preparatory 

Greetings and welcome to a new 

school year! I retired on June 30, 2013 

and Mr. Gavin Farrell became Interim 

Dean of the Peabody Preparatory 

on July 1. I am very pleased to leave 

oversight of the Preparatory in his 

highly capable hands. Mr. Farrell has served as coordinator of 

student services (through several title changes) since August 

2001. During these past eleven years, he has gained a very 

comprehensive knowledge of our school and the people in 

it. Many current and former students and parents know Mr. 

Farrell because of his presence on Saturdays. 

Prior to his administrative position, Mr. Farrell was a parttime 

teacher of music theory in the Preparatory and the 

Conservatory. He holds a Master of Music degree in music 

theory pedagogy and percussion from the Peabody 

Conservatory and a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz/Jazz 

studies from the University of North Florida. Please be sure to 

stop by and welcome Mr. Farrell into his new position. 

I hope you will take a minute to look through our catalog 

to learn about our noncredit music and dance offerings for 

students of all ages. In addition to individual instruction on 

a wide range of instruments and voice, students may select 

from a variety of ensembles, classes and programs, including 

intensive academies for our most serious students. Peabody 

Dance offers a Young Children’s Program, a comprehensive 

Pre-Professional Program and an Open Program. You will 

be very glad you decided to join our great students and 

outstanding faculty in September for an exciting year of joyful 

music making and/or dancing of the highest quality! 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Carolee Stewart, Outgoing Dean of the Preparatory 

campuses 

Peabody (Downtown campus) 

21 East Mount Vernon Place 

410-234-4630 

General Fax: 410-800-4066 

Registrar Fax: 410-800-4065 

peabodyprep@jhu.edu 

Towson 

949 Dulaney Valley Road 

410 -825 -3911 

Fax: 410-825-2816 

Table of Contents 

2 getting Started 

4 early childhood classes 

6 individual instruction 

10 Music classes and programs 

Jazz Performance Academy 

Peabody Piano Academy 

Peabody's Young Pianists (PYP) 

Pre-Conservatory Violin Program (PCVP) 

Performance Academy for Strings 

The Young People’s String Program (YPSP) 

Pedagogy in Practice Master Class & Workshop Series 

Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Academy 

33 Large Ensembles 

Peabody Children's Chorus 

Peabody Youth Orchestra (PYO) 

Young Artists Orchestra (YAO) 

String Ensemble (PSE) 

Wind Orchestra, Wind Band & Concert Band 

Jazz Ensembles 

38 Adult and Continuing 

Education 

40 Dance 

46 Campus Information 

50 Preparatory School Policies 

52 Excellence in Teaching Award 

53 Registration and PAyment 

57 2013-2014 Preparatory faculty 

Howard County Locations 

Patapsco Middle School 

8885 Old Frederick Road 

Ellicott City 

410-234-4630 

Long Reach High School 

6101 Old Dobbin Lane 

Columbia 

410-234-4630 

Annapolis 

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 

801 Chase Street 

410-269-5343; Fax: 410-974-8067 

peabodyprepannapolis@verizon.net 

Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 10689 

Owen Brown Rd. 

Columbia 

410-234-4630 

See pp. 46-49 for details. 

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Getting Started 

Ways to Study 

The Preparatory offers instruction on an individual basis 

as well as in various group settings. We recommend that 

you explore the entire catalog to better understand the 

breadth of instruction available here. 

Program instruction for young children provides a combination 

of group classes and individual instruction lessons 

as a whole package. The Young People’s String Program 

(see pp. 24-26) and Peabody's Young Pianists (see pp. 18-19) 

are examples of such available programs. 

The faculty and staff can assist new students in finding 

the most appropriate type of instruction. All individual 

instruction and some group classes require placement. 

Academic counseling for music may be obtained by 

contacting the Academic Services Administrator at 

410-234-4637, to schedule an appointment. Dance advising 

can be obtained by calling the dance department at 

410-234-4626. 

How to Read the Schedule 

Brass 

Department 

Larry Williams, Brass Department Chair 

larryw@peabody.jhu.edu 


Department Contact 

Available Locations 

Trumpet 

30 min. lesson 

Instrument 


Length of Class 


PP.700.230 PP.700.245 PP.700.26 

Course Code 

Basics of Singing 1 (Ages 9-12) 

This class provides a supportive environment in which 

children learn to use their voices correctly and apply 

Minimum of four students. 

PP.500.101 01 SAT 10:30-11:30Room Number L412 

Kafka-Price 

Section Number 

Fall $484/Spring $484 

Course Code Tuition 

Instructor 

Day(s) of Week and Time 

Colors (see key below) indicate campuses where lessons 

are available and classes meet. In the example above, the 

Saturday section of Basics of Singing 1 meets at Peabody. 

Peabody Towson Annapolis Howard County 

Room Designations at the Peabody Campus 

L Leakin Hall (also referred to as the Preparatory 

Building): L314 is room 314 on the third floor. 

B B28 is room 28 in the basement of Leakin Hall. 

C Conservatory Building (corner of Charles Street and 

Mount Vernon Place): 306C is room 306 on the third 

floor. 

Questions? 

Call 410-234-4630, 

or email 

peabodyprep 

registrar@jhu.edu 

about our Faculty 

The Preparatory faculty members are distinguished 

pedagogues and noted performers from the Baltimore/ 

Washington area and the national arena. Many are 

Peabody Conservatory graduates or graduates of other 

prestigious conservatories and universities throughout the 

world. Through their practice, achievements, and demonstration 

of artistry in both their teaching and performance, 

instructors demonstrate their commitment to fostering a 

love for the arts and building skills necessary for students 

to attain their fullest potential. To learn more about our 

faculty, visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/faculty. 

ISIS–Integrated Student 

Information System 

ISIS is John Hopkins’ first university-wide, web-based 

student information system. It is designed for you! 

If you are a prospective Preparatory student, you can 

request information online and view a complete list of 

courses and lessons. To request information, visit our 

website at: www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory. 

If you are a current Preparatory student, you can use any 

web-browser to get 24/7 access to information about your 

class schedule and your student account. You can also 

register and pay your bill online. 

If you are a Preparatory family, the account holder can 

perform all student functions, as well as access a report 

summarizing balances across your students' accounts. In 

addition, you can establish authorized users to view 

class schedules and pay bills online. 

Are you a current Preparatory student and 

want to access your ISIS account? 

If you have not previously used ISIS and do not have a 

JHED ID, use your ISIS ID (which was provided by email) to 

establish your account at: https://isis.jhu.edu/newuser/. 

To confirm your ISIS ID, please contact the Registrar’s 

Office by email at: prep_registrar@peabody.jhu.edu or by 

phone at: 410-234-4634/4635. If you have a JHED ID, you 

can go directly to ISIS at: https://isis.jhu.edu/sswf. 

Are you a new Preparatory student registering 

for fall/spring? 

Visit our website at: www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/ 

register and click Register Now. Once you establish your 

ISIS account, you can access your ISIS information at: 

https://isis.jhu.edu/sswf. 

2 Peabody preparatory fall 2013–Spring 2014

the Peabody Preparatory 

The Peabody Institute comprises the Conservatory and 

the Preparatory, sharing facilities in the historical center 

of Baltimore. The Institute offers the resources and opportunities 

necessary for the complete development of its 

music and dance students in keeping with the philosophy 

of its founder George Peabody and the community spirit 

of the Preparatory’s founder May Garrettson Evans. 

As a proud division of the Institute, the Preparatory 

boasts students who have won acclaim in local and 

national performances and competitions. Our renowned 

Preparatory faculty influences the national arena through 

their own performances, speaking engagements, teacher 

training, master class direction, and competition adjudication. 

Other schools have adopted our program models 

and our outreach program has garnered national recognition 

and respect. Our strong reputation has attracted the 

interest of international visitors and students in order to 

seek their arts education at the Preparatory. Students have 

gone on to study at such prestigious institutions as the 

Peabody Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, Juilliard 

School of Music, New England Conservatory, the Oberlin 

Conservatory of Music, and The Curtis Institute. Our graduates 

perform with college and professional dance companies 

and orchestras throughout the world. Illustrious 

students of the Preparatory have included composer 

Philip Glass, singer James Morris, pop singer Tori Amos, 

choreographer Martha Clarke, jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut, 

composer Camara Kambon, and violinist Hilary Hahn. 

Preparatory Main Office 

410-234-4630 

Sherry Berlow Administrative Assistant, 410-234-4630 

Gavin Farrell Interim Dean of the Preparatory 410-234-4631 

TBA Academic Services Administrator, 410-234-4637 

Carissa Fowlkes Registration Systems Coordinator, 410-234-4634/35 

TBA Academic Services Specialist, 410-234-4634/35 

Victoria Ritter Administrative Assistant, 410-234-4633 

Sharlene Torbit Administrative Manager, 410-234-4632 

Jackie Warns Administrative Coordinator to the Dean and 

Payroll Assistant, 410-234-4631 

Sandy Wilson Budget Specialist, 410-234-4636 

Donna Young Communications Specialist, 410-234-4638 

Inclement Weather Policy 

The Preparatory does not follow the school closing decisions 

of any one school system. Decisions concerning 

weather related changes and/or closings will be made for 

each campus by 1:00 pm weekdays and by 7:00 am on 

Saturdays and will be announced in the following ways: 

Preparatory Announcements Line 

410-234-4630 

Johns Hopkins University Weather Hotline 

in Baltimore: 410-516-7781 

outside Baltimore: 800-548-9004 

JHU Weather Emergency Notices Webpage 

http://webapps.jhu.edu/emergencynotices 

Peabody Campus Police 

410-234-4600/4605 

A Guide for Choosing Age-Appropriate Instruction 

From Age… 

14 

Computer Music 

Jazz Theory 

Composition 

13 13 Voice 

Children’s Chorus 

Training Choir 6-10 

Choristers 10-14 

Cantate 12-18 

4 

6 

7 

9 

8 

Viola 

Flute 

Piano 

11 Percussion 

Brass, Jazz Ensembles 

10 Woodwinds (except Flute) 

Guitar 

Double Bass 

Music Theory 

Young People’s String Program (violin, cello) 

5 Peabody Young Pianists Program 

Harp 

Cello Fun (cello) 

Fiddlers Four (violin) 

Guitar for Young Children 

Early Childhood 

Music for Babies 2-16 months 

Music for Toddlers 17-35 months 

Music for Young Children 2-4 

Music for Young Singers and Movers 4-6 

Developing Musicians 6-8 

Advanced Musical Readiness 7-9 

Dance 

Young Children’s Program 3-6 

Creative Dance 3-4, Introduction to Ballet 5-6 

Ballet 7-teens 

Contemporary Dance 8-teens 

Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate 1 and 2, 

Pre-Professional Training Program Levels 1-6 

Ballet 13-adult 

Beginners Ballet, Levels 1, 2, and 3 

Contemporary Dance 13-adult 

Fundamentals, Elementary 


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Early Childhood 

Eric Rasmussen, Early Childhood Department Chair 

erasmus1@peabody.jhu.edu 

The Early Childhood Music Department at Peabody 

Preparatory has enjoyed a rich and long tradition of 

providing exceptional music education for thousands of 

young children. Our philosophy is simple: for children 

along with their parents and caregivers to begin to experience 

and enjoy the gift of music making. The first years of 

life are critical to a child’s music development. 

Our curriculum is specifically designed to make the most 

of this time while guiding your child toward a lifelong 

enjoyment and understanding of music. Through all levels 

of our program children absorb, imitate, and model developmentally 

appropriate musical behaviors from a highly 

skilled and caring faculty. Over time, they learn to sing in 

tune and move rhythmically—the two basic vocabularies 

of music. Through listening, singing, moving, dancing, and 

playing to a wide variety of songs and chants, children and 

parents learn the joys of making music together. All activities 

are designed to be fun and appropriate to a child’s 

developmental level. 

Age Requirements and Class Minimums 

Please adhere to the age requirements set for each class. 

With the exception of infants, children should meet 

the minimum age by September 2013. All Early Childhood 

classes have a minimum enrollment of five students. 

An additional non-refundable $25 materials fee per semester 

will automatically be charged with registration. 

NEW Spring students be advised that many classes may 

be full due to early registration by continuing students. 

Materials fees are not included in tuition remission. 

Sally’s Music Circle® 

CDs and song books from Sally’s Music Circle® are provided 

for class enrollees in Music for Babies up through 

Music for Young Singers and Movers. Sally Weaver, Ph.D. 

in music education and founder/director of a comprehensive 

early childhood music program for thousands of 

children in the Philadelphia area, has produced a series of 

recordings with music from a rich variety of world cultures. 

The CD provides parents and children with valuable and 

enjoyable listening experiences. All early childhood classes 

run two semesters. 

Music for Babies (Ages 2–16 months) 

Designed for children to experience and absorb a wide 

variety of music in a highly stimulating and caring 

environment. Parents learn to sing for their children and 

model behaviors appropriate for optimal musical growth. 

With the purpose of enhancing a child’s attention to the 

musical aspects of songs, children also experience songs 

without words. After this class, a child’s potential for music 

is exceptionally well-primed for more visible signs of musical 

achievements ahead. Parental participation required. 

PP.900.001 01 SAT 11:00-11:30 L119 

RasmussenFall/$250/Spring/$250 

PP.900.001 03 WED 9:30-10:00 AUD 

STAFFFall/$250/Spring/$250 


Music for Toddlers (Ages 17–35 months) 

Having experienced and absorbed music from various 

sources in the first year or two, toddlers are often ready to 

imitate the musical world using their own unique creative 

babblings. Teacher directed musical conversations stimulate 

and encourage this important period of experimentation. 

In Music for Toddlers, your child will have opportunities 

to play and explore in a musical environment full of 

songs, chants, and enjoyable activities. Parental participation 

required. 

PP.900.013 01 SAT 11:30-12:00 L119 


PP.900.013 02 SAT 10:45-11:15 L207 

PriceFall/$250/Spring/$250 

PP.900.013 03 WED 3:30-4:00 AUD 


PP.900.013 04 WED 10:00-10:30 AUD 


PP.900.013 07 SAT 10:45-11:15 AUD 

BlumhardtFall/$250/Spring/$250 

PP.900.013 10 SAT 12:00-12:30 AUD 


PP.900.013 09 SAT 9:45-10:15 M201 

WitmerFall/$250/Spring/$250 

Music for Young Children (Ages 3–4) 

Designed for children to playfully engage in a wide variety 

of musical activities including singing, dancing, and small 

instrument playing. Children sing songs and chant rhythms 

as they begin to understand and gain confidence in a 

diverse world of music. Coordination skills and singing 

voices are developed through enjoyable musical experiences 

that include listening, singing, chanting, movement, 

vocal play, instrument playing, and dancing. Parental 

participation required initially or at instructor’s request. 

PP.900.005 01 SAT 12:15-1:00 L119 


PP.900.005 02 SAT 10:00-10:45 L207 


PP.900.005 03 SAT 11:15-12:00 L207 


PP.900.005 04 WED 5:00-5:45 AUD 


PP.900.005 05 WED 10:30-11:15 AUD 


PP.900.005 07 SAT 9:00-9:45 AUD 


PP.900.005 08 SAT 11:15-12:00 AUD 


PP.900.005 09 SAT 9:00-9:45 M201 


Music for Young Singers and Movers (Ages 4–5) 

Designed for children to develop the readiness for true 

music competency: singing in tune and moving rhythmically. 

They will also expand their singing and rhythm 

vocabularies through songs, chants, and instrumental 

play. This class is perfect for developing singers and dancers. 

Parental attendance not required. To register at age 

four, your child should have a minimum of one full year of 

early childhood music classes at the Preparatory. 

PP.900.009 01 SAT1:00-2:00L119 


PP.900.009 02 SAT 9:00-10:00 L207 


PP.900.009 03 WED 4:00-5:00 AUD 


PP.900.009 04 SAT 9:45-10:45 AUD 


PP.900.009 05 SAT 10:15-11:15 M201 


Music for Developing Musicians (Ages 6–8) 

Designed for children who consistently sing in tune and 

move rhythmically. Having cracked the code of the adult 

musical world, children will begin to label its elements and 

prepare for music literacy. Instead of learning the names 

of notes, children in this advanced class will take steps to 

actually “hear what they see,” much as a child who reads 

and comprehends the words to a story without sounding 

out letters. They will also begin to develop skills on the 

xylophone or recorder. This class is strongly recommended 

for those interested in subsequent instrumental lessons. 

Joining Music for Developing Musicians classes mid-year is 

rarely recommended. NEW Spring students admitted by 

instructor approval ONLY . 

PP.900.014 01 SAT 10:00-11:00 L119 


PP.900.014 02 MON 4:00-5:00 AUD 


PP.900.014 03 SAT 11:15-12:15 M201 


Advanced Musical Readiness (Ages 7–9+) 

Having developed a masterful hold on the vocabularies 

of music, children distinguish between major and 

minor tonalities and double and triple meters. They also 

comprehend the basic harmonic functions of music. 

Having the power to intelligently distinguish among these 

elements, children are ready to fully understand, replicate, 

create, improvise, read, and write music. Joining Advanced 

Music Readiness class mid-year is rarely recommended. 

Prerequisite: By instructor approval only with completion 

of one year of Music for Developing Musicians. NEW Spring 

students admitted by instructor approval ONLY. 

PP.900.015 01 SAT 9:00-10:00 L119 


PP.900.015 02 MON 5:00-6:00 AUD 



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Individual Instruction 

Individual instruction is available to children and adults 

of all experience levels—from beginners through the 

most advanced levels of study. Lessons are scheduled 

on an individual basis and are contingent upon teacher 

availability. 

Students enrolled in individual instruction are required 

to have a practice instrument available. 

Students will also have opportunities to participate in 

recitals, repertoire and master classes, and either of 

our music certificate programs (www.peabody.jhu.edu/ 

preparatory/about/certificateprograms). In addition, all 

Preparatory students receive one free admission (and 

a discount on one additional ticket) to most Peabody 

Institute concerts. 

Placement 

Students new to individual instruction must sign up for 

a placement interview. They will be contacted by the 

Preparatory Office after receipt of the completed registration 

form and the $50 registration fee. Students are scheduled 

for placement interviews on a first-come, first-served 

basis. They are assigned to teachers according to schedule, 

campus preference, teacher-student match, and teacher 

availability. Due to limited space, registration before 

August 17 is strongly recommended. Piano Academy, 

String Programs, Orchestra, Chorus, and Chamber Music 

have a different placement process. Please refer to those 

pages in the catalog for further details. 

What to expect at the placement interview 

During the placement interview students and/or parents 

discuss goals, program information, and scheduling 

needs. Students should be prepared to discuss first, 

second, third, and possibly fourth choices for scheduling 

with the faculty. A decision regarding the schedule will 

either be made during the interview or within a week of 

the interview. Students who have studied an instrument 

or a discipline prior to enrolling at the Preparatory should 

bring their instrument and/or any music or portfolio they 

have been working on with former teachers or programs. 

Beginners may be asked to demonstrate their musical 

potential in some way. 

What to expect after the student is placed 

When placement has been determined, payment must 

be made in full before registration is finalized. See pp. 

49-50 for payment options. 

What if placement is not possible? 

It is the desire of the Preparatory to accommodate as 

closely as possible the scheduling needs of the student. 

On those rare occasions when a student cannot be 

placed, a full refund of the $50 registration fee will be 

issued. In keeping with University Policy, no refund can be 

processed until one month after the payment has been 

received or if there is a balance left on a student’s account. 


Piano Placement 

Through a placement interview at the beginning of 

the semester, all students are matched by the Piano 

Department co-chairs with members of the piano faculty 

for individual instruction. See Music Classes and Program 

section, pp. 17-19 for complete details. 

Placement Dates 

Saturday, August 24, 2013, 10:00 am-2:00 pm L402/L300 

Overflow: 

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 4:00 pm-6:00 pm L402 

Strings Placement 

See Music Classes and Programs section, pp. 20-21 for 

complete details. Placement for violin, viola and cello 

students will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2013. 

Violin and Viola 

Rebecca Henry, String Department Chair 

Janet Melnicoff-Brown and Andréa Picard Boecker, 

YPSP Directors 

PeabodyPrepStrings@jhu.edu 

A short orientation will be followed by the student's 

individual placement meeting. Students should plan to 

stay for the entire session. 

Age 12 and upL308 

Henry/Tremblay 8:30-9:15 and 9:15-10:00 

Age 11 and underL312 

Picard Boecker/Melnicoff-Brown 

Beginners (student must attend) 9:00-10:00 

Violists/Violinists with experience 10:15-11:15 

Cello 

Daniel Levitov, Cello Coordinator 

dlevito1@jhmi.edu 

Bai-Chi Chen, YPSP Cello Coordinator 

bchen3@peabody.jhu.edu 

Parents of young beginners should bring a small chair for 

their child to assist in sizing for a cello. 

Beginners (all ages) and 

Cellists with experience (age 11 and under)L414 

Chen10:00-11:00 

Cellists with experience (age 12 and up)L414 

Levitov9:00-10:00 

Registration 

To register for individual instruction (an 

independent study) by instrument, please see 

below for a complete list of course codes by 

instrument and length of lesson to assist in 

completing the registration process. 

Tuition is based on a 16-week semester and must 

be paid in both fall and spring for each semester. 

We do not prorate tuition for late registration. 

30 

minutes 

$ 768 

45 

minutes 

$ 1,152 

60 

minutes 

$ 1,536 

90 

minutes 

$ 2,304 

Brass 

Larry Williams, Brass And Woodwind Department Chair 

larryw@jhu.edu 


Howard County 

French Horn 

45 min. lesson 60 min. lesson 

PP.700.045 PP.700.060 

Trumpet 

30 min. lesson 45 min. lesson 60 min. lesson 

PP.700.230 PP.700.245 PP.700.260 

Trombone (Tenor or Bass) 


PP.700.330 PP.700.345 PP.700.360 

Euphonium 


PP.700.430 PP.700.445 PP.700.460 

Tuba 


PP.700.130 PP.700.145 PP.700.160 

For more information and to schedule a placement interview 

prior to registering, please contact Larry Williams. 

New students should indicate location preference on 

registration form to assist with the placement process. 

Brass & Woodwind Instruction Online 

For select brass and woodwind instruments, interested 

Preparatory students (ages 10-18 and adults) have the 

option of being selected to receive individual instruction 

with Department Chair Larry Williams online. Using this 

new online learning platform, students will be able to: 

• See, hear and perform for the instructor via live video 

• Record and playback portions of the lessons for later 

review 

• View and share music and lesson materials including 

PDF's, audio and video 

Online lessons have the following advantages: 

• More flexible lesson times 

• Access to recorded lessons to aid in lesson recall 

• Access to lesson materials in one easy to find place 

Prerequisites: 

• Computer of recent vintage (MAC or PC), iPad or iPhone 

• Updated web browser (Internet Explorer 9, Google 

Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari) 

• Cable or DSL Internet connection 

• Web video camera with microphone 

Students interested in online individual instruction should 

contact Larry Williams for more details and availability. 


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individual instruction 

For Placement information, see page 6 

COMPOSITION 

Judah Adashi, Composition Coordinator 

jadashi@jhu.edu 

Individual instruction in composition is available for precollege 

students and adults. Student works are performed 

and recorded in master class or recital settings 1-2 times 

each year. Prerequisites include knowledge of traditional 

notation, proficiency in the fundamentals of music theory, 

and instrumental or vocal study (or comparable experience). 

In order to be considered for lessons, please contact 

Judah Adashi. Prospective students and their parents are 

encouraged to visit the department’s website for more 

information. 



PP.400.130 PP.400.145 PP.400.160 

Guitar 

Zane Forshee, Guitar and Harp Department Chair 

Scott Matejicka, Peabody (Downtown) Campus 

Coordinator 

David Sobel, Howard County Locations Coordinator 

Zane Forshee, Towson Campus Coordinator 

Zoë Johnstone Stewart, Annapolis Campus Coordinator 

peabodyprepguitar@jhu.edu 

The Guitar Department offers individual instruction in 

classical, bass and jazz guitar for students beginning at 

age 9. The Guitar Department also offers a comprehensive 

curriculum program for beginners from young children 

to adults. For more information on this exciting program, 

please refer to the Guitar section on pp. 12-14. Students 

who wish to explore contemporary repertoire may be 

interested in our Jazz Ensemble on pg. 33, open to all 

guitarists. 

New Students in Guitar 

For information on individual instruction, tuition and 

placements please refer below and to pp. 6-7 for details 

(contact J. Scott Matejicka and Zane Forshee, Classical 

Guitar, Steve Yankee, Jazz Guitar; Zoё Johnstone Stewart 

at the Annapolis campus; and TBA at the Howard County 

locations. 


Classical Guitar 


PP.020.030 PP.020.045 PP.020.060 

Bass Guitar 


PP.020.130 PP.020.145 PP.020.160 

Please see Jazz Guitar under Jazz at right. 

5th annual 

SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2014 

Don’t miss the Peabody Preparatory’s 

fifth annual celebration of the guitar. 

The program, for students of all levels 

and ages, is a great way to discover 

the guitar or advance your playing skills. 

For complete details after the new year, 

to download a brochure, and to register, 

visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/fretfest. 

Harp 

Michaela Trnkova, Harp Coordinator 

trnkova@peabody.jhu.edu 

Anastasia Pike, Annapolis Campus Coordinator 

Peabody Towson Annapolis 

The harp is an instrument that can be studied from as 

early as age 5 through adulthood. No prior musical experience 

is required. A limited number of rental instruments 

are available for home use. 


PP.030.030 PP.030.045 PP.030.060 

hARPSICORD 

Adam Pearl, Instructor 

apearl1@jhu.edu 



PP.300.930 PP.300.945 PP.300.960 

Jazz 

Blake Meister and Ian Sims, Jazz Coordinators 

blakejmeister@yahoo.com 

ian.sims@jhu.edu 


Jazz Guitar 


PP.020.230 PP.020.245 PP.020.260 


30 

minutes 

$ 768 

45 

minutes 

$ 1,152 

60 

minutes 

$ 1,536 

90 

minutes 

$ 2,304 

Jazz Bass 


PP.200.630 PP.200.645 PP.200.660 

Jazz Piano 


PP.300.530 PP.300.545 PP.300.560 

Organ 

Samuel Springer, Instructor 

sspring@peabody.jhu.edu 



PP.300.030 PP.300.045 PP.300.060 

Percussion 

Jeff Stern, Instructor 

jstern22@jhu.edu 

Jerome Herris, Instructor 

jhersko1@jhu.edu 


Towson 


PP.040.030 PP.040.045 PP.040.060 

Piano 

For details, see Music Classes and Programs, pp. 17-19. 

Strings 

For details, see Music Classes and Programs, pp. 20-21. 

Theory 

Elijah Wirth, Theory Department Chair 

ewirth1@jhmi.edu 

Although it is preferred that Music Theory be studied 

in the group class setting, individual instruction is also 

offered for children and adults in need of special placement 

where group class instruction is not appropriate. If 

at the placement interview scheduled by the Preparatory 

Office it is determined that group class placement is not 

possible, the student will be assessed for placement with a 

teacher for individual instruction. 

Placement interviews: 

Saturday, August 17, 2013, 12:00-2:00 pm L119 


30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 

PP.400.030 PP.400.045 PP.400.060 

Voice 

Elysabeth Muscat, Voice Department Chair 

emuscat1@jhu.edu 

Individual instruction emphasizes vocal technique, foreign 

language diction, and preparation of classical art songs 

in Italian, English, German, and French. Besides departmental 

repertoire classes and recitals, other opportunities 

for private voice students include Voice Honors 

Recital Auditions, participation in an annual Master Class, 

Certificate Exams (for students also enrolled in Theory), 

Signature Recitals, etc. Students must pass a placement 

audition to be accepted, and must be at least 13 years old. 



PP.500.030 PP.500.045 PP.500.060 

Placement for New Students in Voice 

Saturday, August 24, 2013 11:00-12:00 

207C 

Please see voice group classes on pg. 28. These classes are 

intended for students with no previous musical training to 

help prepare them for private study. 

woodwinds 

Larry Williams, Brass and Woodwind Department Chair 


Peabody Towson Howard County 

For select woodwind instruments, interested Preparatory 

students (ages 10-18 and adults) have the option of being 

selected to receive individual instruction with Department 

Chair Larry Williams online. Please see page 7 for more 

details and availability. 

Flute 


PP.600.330 PP.600.345 PP.600.360 

Oboe 

45 minutes 60 minutes 

PP.600.445 PP.600.460 

Clarinet 


PP.600.030 PP.600.045 PP.600.060 

Saxophone 


PP.600.230 PP.600.245 PP.600.260 

Bassoon 


PP.600.130 PP.600.145 PP.600.160 

For more information and to schedule a placement interview 

prior to registering, please contact Larry Williams. 

New students should indicate location preference on 

registration form to assist with the placement process. 


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Music Classes and 

Programs 

Brass 



Chamber Music for Brass 

Offering many opportunities for brass students (ages 

10–18) interested in chamber music and enjoying the 

small ensemble process, the brass chamber classes include 

weekly coaching and public performances. For audition 

appointment and details about Horn Ensemble and 

Herald Brass Quintet, contact Larry Williams. For audition 

appointment and details about Brass Quintet and 

Low Brass Ensemble, leave a message for Michael Parker 

at the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630. Minimum of 

four students per group. Schedule determined by student 

availability. 

Horn Ensemble 

PP.700.004 01 TUE 6:00-7:00 Long Reach High School 

Williams Fall $484/Spring $484 

(membership by approval of instructor only) 

Herald Brass Quintet 

PP.700.002 01 MON 5:00–6:00Long Reach High School 


(membership by audition only) 

Brass Quintet 

PP.700.003 01 MON 5:00–6:00Long Reach High School 

Parker Fall $484/Spring $484 

(membership by approval of instructor only) 

Low Brass Ensemble 

Intermediate and Advanced students 

This ensemble class is for students who play tenor trombone, 

bass trombone, or euphonium and tuba, who are 

interested in learning low brass repertoire as well as music 

arranged for trombone ensemble. Classes will focus on 

ensemble skills, sight-reading, intonation, ensemble repertoire, 

and technique. Music will be provided by the instructor. 

This ensemble will perform each semester. The class 

meets weekly for 60 minutes. Minimum of four students. 

PP.700.005 01 TBA Long Reach High School 


Questions? 

Call 410-234-4630, 

or email 

peabodyprep 

registrar@jhu.edu 


Chamber Music for 

Strings, Woodwinds, 

and Piano 

Daniel Levitov, Chamber Music Coordinator 


Chamber music—small ensembles performing with one 

person to a part without a conductor—comprises some 

of the most challenging, rewarding, and memorable 

musical experiences a student will have. Chamber music 

study develops leadership and interpersonal skills, critical 

thinking, and challenges students to incorporate soloistic 

playing in an ensemble setting. For the student pursuing a 

career in music, chamber music is an essential component 

of a complete musical education. For all students, chamber 

music opens up new possibilities for advancement 

and enjoyment. 

The Peabody chamber music program provides weekly 

instruction for the intermediate to advanced musician. 

The program consists of weekly coachings, guest master 

classes, special events, and performances. Each group is 

responsible for one hour of self-directed rehearsal time 

per week, either on or off campus. 

Students are placed in an ensemble following the placement 

audition. Pre-formed groups are encouraged to 

apply (minimum of three players). New and returning 

chamber music students must attend placement. Private 

study at the Preparatory is not required for acceptance. 

All new and returning chamber music students must call 

the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630 to schedule an 

audition/placement interview for the 2013-2014 academic 

year. Prior to placement, students will submit their schedules, 

and the coordinator will place them with a group and 

coach, and identify coaching and rehearsal times. 

Registration Deadline: SAT August 17, 2013 

Audition/Placement 

Woodwinds/Piano 

All students (New and Returning): 

SAT August 24, 2013; 8:30-9:00 (arrive 8:30) L414 

Strings 

Students Auditioning for PCVP/Performance Academy 

PCVP: FRI August 23, 2013 

Performance Academy: SAT August 24, 2013 (see pp. 

20-22 for times and locations for auditions/placements/ 

requirements) 

Students Auditioning for PYO/YAO/PSE 

SAT August 24, 2013 (see pp. 30-31 for times and 

locations for auditions/placements/requirements) 

Students Auditioning for Chamber Music only: 

SAT August 24, 2013, 10:00-11:30L207 

Auditions for PCVP, Performance Academy, Peabody 

Youth Orchestra, Young Artists Orchestra and String 

Ensemble also serve as auditions for Chamber Music. 

Audition Requirements 

Strings, Woodwinds: Students should come prepared to 

play two contrasting works. 

Piano: Students should come prepared to play two contrasting 

works. In addition, pianists will be asked to sight 

read materials at the audition. 

PP.200.015 01 Day/Time TBA Room TBA 

Levitov Fall $500/Spring $500 

For Chamber Music for Brass, see pg. 10. 

For Flute Choir, see pg. 32. 

Chamber Music 

for Adults 

Strings and Piano 

Are you an aspiring adult amateur chamber musician looking 

for others like yourself to make music with? Perhaps 

you played seriously when you were younger and are 

looking to reconnect with music after choosing another 

career path? Whether you are an advanced musician with 

chamber music experience or an intermediate player with 

less experience, this course is designed to match you with 

others of similar level to learn classical repertoire. 

This course consists of a weekly coaching and a private 

rehearsal. Individuals and pre-formed groups are encouraged 

to apply. Each group will consist of a minimum of 

three players (string quartet, piano trio, etc.). Private study 

at the Preparatory is not a prerequisite for participation. 

Prior to placement, students will submit their schedules to 

the coordinator who will place them in a group, assign a 

coach, and identify coaching and rehearsal times. 

Placement requirements 

Please contact the Downtown Preparatory office at 410- 

234-4630 for more details and to schedule a placement 

interview with the instructor. 


Chernicoff Fall $500/Spring $500 

Brass Chamber Music 

This class is for adult brass players of intermediate through 

advanced levels of experience who are interested in 

exploring brass chamber music repertoire and enhancing 

their ensemble skills, ready and performing skills. 

This ensemble will rehearse weekly with the instructor. 

Private study at the Preparatory is not a prerequisite for 

participation.To schedule a placement interview and questions, 

please contact Larry Williams prior to registering at 

larryw@jhu.edu or leave a message for the instructor at 

the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630. Minimum of four 

students per group. Schedule determined by student and 

teacher availability. 



PP.010.221 02 Day/Time TBA Long Reach High School 



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music classes & Programs 

Woodwind Chamber Music 

This class is for adult woodwind players of intermediate 

through advanced levels of experience who are interested 

in exploring wind chamber music repertoire and enhancing 

their ensemble skills, ready and performing skills. 

This ensemble will rehearse weekly with the instructor. 

Private study at the Preparatory is not a prerequisite for 

participation.To schedule a placement interview and questions, 

please contact Larry Williams prior to registering 

at larryw@jhu.edu or leave a message at the Preparatory 

Office at 410-234-4630. Minimum of four students per 

group. Schedule determined by student and teacher 

availability. 


TBA Fall $500/Spring $500 

Computer Music 

Angela Taylor, Instructor 

ataylor3@jhu.edu 

Computer Music — Pro Tools 101 & 102 

As accessibility to personal home studios has increased, 

the Preparatory Computer Music Department is pleased 

to offer Pro Tools recording classes. Group classes are 

designed to guide students from an introduction to MIDI 

to an understanding of the techniques required for recording 

studio production. 

Classes will be taught using a Mac computer running 

Pro Tools 10. Students will be required to purchase their 

own Pro Tools software using their own home computers 

to complete homework assignments. Please visit www. 

peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/departments/computermusic 

for options on where to purchase academic priced 

software. Curriculum includes MIDI, basic microphone 

techniques, mixing, plug-ins (i.e., compressors, EQ, delay, 

reverb), and home studio setup. Later in the semester, 

students will create/record their own songs. (Depending 

on skill level/interest, class may use the book Pro Tools 101 

Official Courseware.) Each week, students will be asked as 

homework to mix an instructor provided session file or 

assemble a new song. Class length will be 60 minutes for 

four or more students, or adjusted to 45 minutes for three 

students, or 30 minutes for two students. Minimum of two 

students. 

Prerequisites 

• Comfortable using a computer, installing software, 

creating/playing mp3 files. 

• Patience to work through various technical problems 

that will inevitably be encountered in a home studio. 

• Internet access is highly recommended so you can 

search internet forums for tech support when needed. 

Supplies needed in your home studio 

• Pro Tools 10 software (and an iLok for software 

authorizations) 

• Computer of recent vintage (Mac or PC), preferably a 

laptop 

• MIDI-capable (piano style) keyboard (preferably USB 

input). If keyboard is older, may also need MIDI cables. 

• Blank CDs and/or Flash Drive to bring in homework 

• Later in Semester: mic, cable, headphones and decent 

speakers 

Students who do not own some of these items should 

consider coming to the first class to get advice before 

purchasing gear. Remember to keep receipts and original 

packaging so mis-purchased items can be returned. 

Pro Tools 101 

PP.400.010 01 THU 6:15-7:15 314C 

Taylor Fall $484/Spring $484 

Pro Tools 102 (for continuing ProTools students) 

PP.400.011 01 THU 7:15-8:15 314C 


Fall classes begin September 5, 2013 

Spring classes begin January 23, 2014 

Guitar 

Zane Forshee, Guitar and Harp Department Chair, 

Towson Campus Coordinator 

Scott Matejicka, Peabody (Downtown) Campus 

Coordinator 

David Sobel, Howard County Locations Coordinator 

Zane Forshee, Towson Campus Coordinator 

Zoë Johnstone Stewart, Annapolis Campus Coordinator 

peabodyprepguitar@jhu.edu 

COMPREHENSIVE 

GUITAR PROGRAM 

The Guitar Department offers a comprehensive curriculum 

program for young children. The Guitar for Young Children 

(GYC) program – for young children ages 5-8 – will provide 

the student with a solid musical foundation inspiring the 

young musician to realize his/her full musical potential. At 

the completion of the GYC program, the student will be 

placed with a private instructor for individual instruction 

continuing his/her musical growth through the exploration 

of more advanced repertoire and musical concepts. 

The program also offers introductory classes for beginner 

guitar students, age 9 to adults. Guitar for Kids, Teens and 

Adults consist of weekly one hour classes covering the fundamentals 

of guitar instruction. In addition, the student is 


encouraged to attend eight bi-weekly enrichment classes 

per semester at no additional cost. Enrichment classes 

cover more advanced concepts pertaining to mastering 

the instrument, theory and performance skills. At the 

completion of each class, students will be placed with a 

private instructor for individual instruction and continue 

attending the enrichment classes at no additional cost 

as part of their musical development and growth. For 

information upon completion of the beginner classes on 

individual instruction, tuition and placements for all ages, 

please refer to pp. 6 and 8 for more details. 

No experience is necessary. Students must obtain an 

appropriately sized nylon-stringed instrument, footstool, 

and appropriately sized chair for the class. Please visit 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/prepguitarinstruction for details. 

Introductory Guitar Classes 

for Young Children 

Guitar for Young Children: Level 1 (Ages 5-8) 

This introductory class is designed for young children to 

master the fundamentals of the guitar in a supportive 

group setting. Parental participation is required. Parents, 

alongside their children, will learn the entire curriculum, 

allowing them to serve as a coach during daily at-home 

practice sessions. After class completion, student may register 

for Level 2 in preparation for placement in individual 

instruction. Minimum of two and maximum of four students. 

PP.020.010 01 SAT 2:00-2:45 L214 

Forshee Fall $363/Spring $363 

PP.020.010 02 MON 4:00-4:45 Rm 6 


PP.020.010 04 MON 5:00-5:45 Rm 6 


PP.020.010 03 TUE 3:30-4:15 Patapsco Middle School 

Sobel Fall $363/Spring $363 

Guitar for Young Children: Level 2 (Ages 5-8) 

Prerequisite: Guitar for Children: Level 1 

Designed for young children to continue to master the 

fundamentals of the guitar through semi-private instruction. 

The class places an instructor with two students 

per class meeting for 30 minutes weekly, enabling more 

individual attention and preparing the student for individual 

instruction. Classes are scheduled based on teacher 

availability. Continued parental participation is required. 

Students will continue learning solo and ensemble repertoire. 

After class completion, student will be placed in 

individual instruction. Two students per instructor. 

PP.020.400 Date/Time TBA Fall $384/Spring $384 

Introductory Classes for Kids & Teens 

These introductory classes are designed for kids and teens 

to master the fundamentals of the guitar in a supportive 

group setting. Parental participation is strongly encouraged 

through educating the parent on a weekly basis 

about their child's progress. Tuition also includes enrollment 

in eight bi-weekly Guitar Enrichment classes per 

semester (see box at right). After class completion, student 

will be placed in individual instruction. Class length will be 

60 minutes for four or more students (maximum of six), 45 

minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for two students 

(minimum of two). 

Guitar for Kids (Ages 9-12) 

PP.020.008 01 SAT 3:00-4:00 L203 

Matejicka Fall $484/Spring $484 

PP.020.008 02 TUE 4:00-5:00 Rm 12 




Guitar for Teens (Ages 13-17) 

PP.020.009 01 SAT 1:00-2:00 L203 


PP.020.009 02 MON 6:00-7:00 AUD 




Introductory Guitar Class for Adults 

Guitar for Adults (Ages 18 and up) 

This beginner class is designed to introduce the concepts 

of music reading, performance and theory, as well as 

guitar positioning, seating and technique in an encouraging 

environment for adults. No experience is necessary. 

Tuition also includes enrollment in eight bi-weekly Guitar 

Enrichment classes per semester (see box below for 

details). After class completion, student will be placed in 

individual instruction. Class length will be 60 minutes for 

four or more students (maximum of six), 45 minutes for 

three students, or 30 minutes for two students (minimum 

of two). 

PP.020.011 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 L203 


PP.020.011 02 MON 7:00-8:00 AUD 




GUITAR CLASSES 

Guitar Orchestra (Grades 7-12) 

This ensemble class offers 8 one-hour sessions per semester. 

It is designed to provide young guitarists in the 7th 

through 12th grades the opportunity to play chamber 

works with other guitarists throughout the community, 

as well as develop skills only found through performing 

in an ensemble setting. A wide variety of styles will be 

studied ranging from classical to popular music. Students 


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enrolled in this class meet twice a month on alternating 

weekends to prepare pieces to be performed at the end of 

each semester in the Guitar Departmental Recitals, as well 

as a concert performance with the Conservatory Guitar 

Ensemble at the annual Fret Festival 2014. Acceptance 

is by audition only. All new students, please call the 

Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630 to schedule an audition 

interview for the 2013-2014 academic year. For questions, 

please contact the director, Zane Forshee by email at 

zforshe1@jhu.edu. Minimum of four students. 

Fall 2013 Auditions 

Saturday, August 24, 2013, 9:00-12:00; L201. 

Saturday, September 7, 2013, 1:00-3:00 pm; L201. 

Spring 2014 Auditions 

Saturday, January 4, 2014, 1:00-3:00 pm; L201. 


Sight-reading; performance of 1 piece of student's choice 

(memorization not required); one-octave scales (C Major, G 

Major, a minor and e minor). Playing at the recommended 

requirement level does not guarantee acceptance. 

PP.020.012 01 SAT 12:00-1:00Annex 

Forshee Fall $250 

Fall: 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7 & 12/14 

PP.020.012 02 SAT 12:00-1:00Annex 

Forshee Spring $250 

Spring: 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12 & 4/26 

Guitar Enrichment Classes (Ages 9 to Adults) 

Open to all guitar students enrolled in beginner 

classes and individual instruction at the Preparatory 

only. Guitar Enrichment Classes are included in the 

tuition price of group class or Individual Instruction. 

Attendance is encouraged and strongly recommended 

as an essential part of the student's growth 

and development in the guitar program. 

Guitar Enrichment Classes provide an opportunity 

for students to learn ear-training, introductory theory 

and note reading reinforcement, finger coordination 

exercises, rhythm drills, listening, music history and 

performance practice. Classes are held for one hour 

for eight bi-weekly classes per semester. 

SAT 4:00-5:00 (Peabody campus) 

L217 

Fall: 9/14, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4 

Spring: 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 4/5, 4/26, 5/3, 5/17 

Harp 

Michaela Trnkova, Harp Coordinator 

trnkova@peabody.jhu.edu 

Anastasia Pike, Annapolis Campus Coordinator 

Harp Ensemble (Ages 13 to adult) 

For students who have taken lessons for at least two 

years. This six-week course offers experience working in 

small ensemble groups. Students develop ensemble skills 

that add a new dimension to musical growth in style and 

performance. The goal of the class is a public performance 

at the end of each semester. Audition and placement is 

not required. Students should contact Michaela Trnkova in 

advance of registration. Class length will be 60 minutes for 

four or more students, 45 minutes for three students, or 30 

minutes for two students. Minimum of two and maximum 

of six students. 

PP.030.001 01 (lever students) SAT 4:00 L16 

Trnkova Fall $188/Spring $188 

Fall: 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23 & 12/14 

Spring: 1/26, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22 & 4/5 

PP.030.001 02 (pedal students) SAT 4:00 L16 




Harp Repertoire Classes 

Open to all harp students enrolled in Harp Ensemble 

or individual instruction at the Preparatory only. Harp 

Repertoire Classes are included in the tuition price of 

group class or Individual Instruction. Attendance is 

encouraged and strongly recommended as an essential 

part of the student's growth and development 

in the harp program. Repertoire Classes provide 

an opportunity for students to perform and listen 

to solo repertoire, and to receive feedback from 

Preparatory harp faculty members. Classes are held 

on Sundays at the Towson campus, one class per 

semester. 

SUN 1:30 (Towson campus) 

Fall: November 17, 2013 

Spring: March 9, 2014 

Auditorium 


Jazz 

Blake Meister and Ian Sims, Jazz Coordinators 

blakejmeister@yahoo.com 

ian.sims@jhu.edu 

NEW! JAZZ PERFORMANCE 

Academy 

Blake Meister and Ian Sims, Directors 

Downtown, 410-234-4630 

The Peabody Jazz Performance Academy brings together 

highly motivated students in a collaborative and challenging 

environment to expand their repertoire and 

nurture the skills of improvisation. The Jazz Performance 

Academy is for serious woodwind, brass, rhythm section 

(piano, bass, drums and guitar) and other instrumentalists, 

ages 12-18, whose playing exhibits musicality, potential 

and a solid foundation of jazz phrasing and technique. 

Exceptional younger students may be considered on a 

case-by-case basis.. 

As its name implies, the Jazz Performance Academy gives 

students the opportunity to perform regularly. Through 

the proven jazz pedagogy of imitation, experimentation 

and mentoring, students will gain new insight into the 

connections between melody, harmony and rhythm as 

well as expose students and be exposed to a variety of 

jazz styles including swing, latin, funk and contemporary 

fusion. 

Jazz Performance Academy classes take place on 

Saturdays at the Peabody downtown campus. Students 

will participate in jazz ensemble, music theory and a 

Jazz Performance Class. The centerpiece of the Jazz 

Performance Academy, the Performance Class will focus 

on advanced harmony and improvisation techniques and 

include visists from guest artists. In addition, students 

will receive weekly 45, 60 or 90 minute individual instruction 

lessons with a member of the Peabody Jazz faculty. 

Individual instruction times will be scheduled based on 

teacher availability and may occur during the week or on 

Saturday. 

For more information on the Jazz Performance Academy, 

please contact the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630. For 

questions regarding audition requirements and repertoire, 

please contact either Blake Meister at blakejmeister@ 

yahoo.com or Ian Sims at ian.sims@jhu.edu or visit www. 

peabody.jhu.edu/JazzPerformanceAcademy. 


PP.410.100 01 Fall $1155/Spring $1155 


Saturday Schedule 

9:00-10:00 Jazz Theory (optional) 

10:00-11:00 Jazz Ambassadors 

11:00-12:00 Jazz Messengers 

12:00-12:30 Jazz Transcription 

12:30-1:00 LUNCH 

1:00-2:00 Jazz Performance Class 

Jazz Performance Academy tuition per semester 

includes: Jazz Performance Class, Jazz Transcription 

and Jazz Ensemble (Ambassadors or Messengers). Jazz 

Performance Academy students must also register for 

either 60 or 90 minutes of individual instruction (see 

below for registration information) at an additional cost. 

Students are strongly encouraged to take Jazz Theory or 

Music Theory, but it is also not included in the Academy 

tuition. 





Fall $1152 Fall $1536 Fall $2304 

Fall $1152 Spring $1536 Spring $2304 

Please see pp. 7-9 to register for individual instruction by 

instrument. 

Jazz Performance Academy Auditions 

Tuesday, August 20, 5:00-8:00, Jazz Suite, Jazz Faculty 

Thursday, August 22, 4:00-7:00, Jazz Suite, Jazz Faculty 

Continuing Preparatory Students: Call the Preparatory 

Office to schedule a Jazz Performance Academy audition. 

New Students: Register for individual instruction (see 

pp. 6-7) and call the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630 

to schedule a Jazz Performance Academy audition and 

placement interview. 


Woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar and bass: 

Scales 

Performance of all major scales and chromatic scale. 

Repertoire 

Performance of two songs of contrasting styles (although 

the ability to improvise is not required, its demonstration 

is strongly encouraged). 

Sightreading 

Note: Playing at the stated repertoire level does not 

ensure acceptance into the Jazz Performance Academy. 


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Additional Requirements 

Piano and guitar: Demonstrate ability to comp in various 

styles or read a prepared étude. 

Bass: Demonstrate ability to play in a range of styles and 

tempos including 4/4 walking, jazz waltz, bossa nova, slow 

ballad and rock or funk groove. 

Drums: Demonstrate ability to play in a range of styles 

and tempos (using both sticks and brushes) including 

swing, jazz waltz, bossa nova, slow ballad, samba, Afro- 

Cuban, shuffle and rock or funk groove. Knowledge of 

scales and the ability to read music required. 

JAZZ CLASSES 

Jazz Theory and Arranging (Ages 14 to Adult) 

This course in the Preparatory is offered in three years — 

one discipline each semester, depending upon enrollment. 

Emphasis will be placed on practical application, 

and pacing will be determined by class progress. Future 

semesters will cover arranging, harmonizing concepts, 

and composition. 

Jazz Theory 1 focuses on the harmonic and formal 

aspects of the music. Beginning with an overview of the 

diatonic 7th chords and major modes, the course primarily 

deals with Roman numeral analysis and common 

harmonic motion and progressions in jazz, as well as standard 

forms. This will also include some basic ear-training 

and identification. The course also includes an introduction 

to voice leading in jazz, and an introduction to the 

“Bebop” vocabulary and its application. 

Jazz Theory 2 begins with a continued focus on harmonic 

function, and the application of this knowledge. The 

course will address “chord-scales” and their application, 

and begin to analyze jazz improvised solos from the 

“Bebop” and “Hardbop” periods. The course will define 

and examine examples of “making the chord changes” – 

how this is accomplished through implications of melody 

content, and to understand the relationship between 

melodic content (solos) and the harmony. Rhythm vocabulary 

will also be addressed. 

Prerequisite: Knowledge of traditional music theory and 

notation. Minimum of four students. 

PP.400.009 01 SAT 9:00–10:00 Jazz Suite 

Meister Fall $484/Spring $484 

Fall (Theory 1) classes to begin September 7, 2013 

Spring (Theory 2) classes to begin January 25, 2014 

Percussion 

Jeff Stern, Instructor 

jstern22@jhu.edu 

Jerome Herris, Instructor 

jhersko1@jhu.edu 

Learning how to play music with other musicians is a vital 

skill, whether you want to be a drummer in a jazz combo, 

a new music musician, or play in Stomp on Broadway! 

You will learn that skill and more in a Percussion Group 

at Peabody. Students will audition to be placed in either 

Level 1 or Level 2 on Saturday, September 7, 12:00-1:30. 

Please call the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630 to 

schedule an audition appointment. 


Please bring 3-5 minutes of music to perform on snare 

drum and mallet instruments; be prepared to sight 

read. Performance on snare drum and/or mallet instruments 

should exemplify the student's current skill level. 

If you need recommendations on proper pieces/études, 

please email Jeff Stern or call the Preparatory Office at 

410-234-4630. 

First Rehearsal: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 3:15 pm. 

Preparatory Percussion Group (Ages 11-18) 

This group will study classic percussion works by masters 

such as John Cage and Steve Reich, as well as foster collaboration 

between the percussion department and the 

composition department to produce brand new works for 

percussion ensemble. The group will present annual concerts 

and have the opportunity to work with the awardwinning 

Peabody Percussion Group (the Conservatorylevel 

ensemble), its director, Professor Robert van Sice, 

and other special guests from the chamber music field. 


Students in Individual Instruction at the Preparatory 

PP.040.003 01 SAT 3:15-4:15 Percussion Suite 

Stern Fall $240/Spring $240 

Students Not in Individual Instruction at the 

Preparatory 

PP.040.005 01 SAT 3:15-4:15 Percussion Suite 


For Jazz Ensembles, see pg. 37. 



Piano 

Chad R. Bowles, Piano Department Chair 

cbowles3@jhu.edu 

Piano Department Advisory Council: Laura Garvin, 

Elizabeth Azcona-Hartmark, Amy Killian, Hyun-Sook Park 

The Preparatory offers several different ways of studying 

the piano, including a Suzuki-based method for beginning 

students called Peabody's Young Pianists, jazz and 

traditional piano programs. The department requires that 

students have a piano in their home on which to practice, 

as electronic keyboards are not considered a good 

substitute for an acoustic piano. Serious piano students 

ages 12-18 whose playing exhibits above-average fluidity, 

musicality and promise may be considered for the 

Preparatory's program for the most advanced piano 

students, the Peabody Piano Academy. 

Through a placement interview at the beginning of 

the semester, all students are matched by the Piano 

Department co-chairs with members of the piano faculty 

for individual instruction. The department offers many 

performance opportunities throughout the year, as well 

as regular repertoire classes, where students are given the 

opportunity to play for different members of the faculty in 

a supportive, motivational environment. When paired with 

regular, daily practice, the Peabody experience is one in 

which piano students can reach their full potential. 

As students progress in their studies, the Preparatory 

recommends that the student and/or parent discuss 

with their instructor the possibilities of taking Chamber 

Music. Students in the Certificate Program must also study 

Theory. The Piano Department recommends that all students 

study Theory. 

Piano Individual Instruction 

Peabody Towson Annapolis 

30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes* 

PP.300.130 PP.300.145 PP.300.160 PP.300.19 

Fall $768 Fall $1152 Fall $1536 Fall $2304 

Spring $768 Spring $1152 Spring $1536 Spring $2304 

* By teacher recommendation only 

Placement Dates 

Saturday, August 24, 2013 10:00 am-2:00 pmL402/L300 

Overflow: 

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 

4:00 pm-6:00 pmL402 


Chad R. Bowles and Hyun-Sook Park, Directors 

Downtown, 410-234-4630 

The Peabody Piano Academy, for the Preparatory's most 

advanced and motivated students, brings together late 

intermediate and advanced piano students in a mutually 

enriching, challenging and encouraging environment. 

Serious piano students, ages 12-18, whose playing 

exhibits above-average fluidity, musicality and promise 

may be considered for the program and are chosen for 

acceptance by audition before the start of the fall semester. 

Exceptional younger students may be considered on a 

case-by-case basis. The audition process includes a theory 

test. 

The goal of the Academy is to give the piano student 

a well-rounded education in order to help in gaining a 

thorough understanding of the literature and to enhance 

the enjoyment of music making. Students will become 

more thoughtful and capable musicians who are both 

skilled and knowledgeable about their instrument, as well 

as able collaborators. Piano Academy students will be 

expected to practice 2-3 hours a day and participate in all 

special events. Since Piano Academy classes take place on 

Saturdays, it is encouraged that Piano Academy students 

have their individual instruction scheduled on a weekday. 

Piano Academy classes take place on Saturdays at the 

Peabody downtown campus and, in addition to weekly 60 

or 90 minute individual instruction with a member of the 

Peabody faculty, includes Ear-Training, Musicianship for 

Pianists (sight-reading, transposition, keyboard harmony 

and improvisation), Ensemble Class (instrumental and 

vocal collaboration) and a Performance Class. The centerpiece 

of the Peabody Piano Academy , the Performance 

Class is designed as a group-learning experience, where 

students perform for each other, receiving feedback from 

the instructor as well as their peers and guest teachers. 

It offers frequent performance opportunities through 

repertoire classes, mock auditions and master classes with 

guest artists. Students are asked to submit short essays 

on the pieces they are performing, showing knowledge of 

time period and style. The Performance Class also includes 

listening to and learning about standard repertoire, 

lectures and the Piano Academy recital at the end of each 

semester. Students also have additional opportunities to 

perform in their private teacher's studio recitals. 

For more information on the Peabody Piano Academy, 

please contact the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630. For 

questions regarding audition requirements and repertoire, 

please contact either Chad R. Bowles at cbowles3@jhu. 

edu or Hyun-Sook Park at hpark3@jhmi.edu or visit www. 

peabody.jhu.edu/PianoAcademy. 




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Towson 

60 minutes 90 minutes 

PP.300.160 PP.300.190 

Fall $1536 Fall $2304 

Spring $1536 Spring $2304 

Piano Academy Auditions 

Saturday, June 1, 11:00-2:00, Goodwin Hall 

Bowles/Park/Piano Faculty 

Students New to the Preparatory: 2:00-3:00 

Continuing Preparatory Students: 3:00-4:00 

Friday, August 23, Time and Location TBA 



to schedule a Piano Academy audition and placement 

interview. 

Piano Academy Saturday Schedule 

12:15-1:45 pm Academy Performance Class (Bowles) 

2:00-3:00 pm Musicianship for Pianists (Park) 

Fall: Instrumental Collaboration 

Spring: Vocal Accompaniment 

The tuition per semester for the Peabody Piano 

Academy includes Academy Performance Class and 

Musicianship for Pianists. Students are also required to 

register for 60 or 90 minutes of weekly individual instruction 

per semester (not included in Performance Academy 

tuition). 


Scales 

Three major and three minor (harmonic) scales in student's 

choice of keys. 

Sightreading 

Repertoire 

Performance of three pieces in differing styles: 

• Students ages 12-15: Total of at least 10 minutes 

of music. Single movements from larger pieces are 

acceptable. 

• Students ages 16-18: Total of at least 15 minutes 

of music. Single movements from larger pieces are 

acceptable. 

Recommended Repertoire 

• Students ages 12-15: Bach Sinfonia, Haydn Sonata, 

Schumann Kinderszenen, etc., and pieces of similar 

difficulty 

• Students ages 16-18: Bach Prelude and Fugue, Bartók 

Suite, Op. 14, Chopin Nocturne, etc., and pieces of similar 

difficulty. 


ensure acceptance into the Peabody Piano Academy. 

Theory Test 

Upon acceptance, basic theory skills including knowledge 

of key signatures and primary triads will be examined. 

Peabody's Young Pianists 

A Suzuki-based program (Ages 5 and older) 

Laura Garvin, PYP Coordinator 

lgarvin1@peabody.jhu.edu 

Towson, 410-825-3911; Downtown, 410-234-4630; 

Peabody's Young Pianists program is 

accepting new students this fall at 

the Downtown and Towson campuses! 

The Peabody Young Pianists (PYP) program is based on the 

teaching principles of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki and traditional 

pedagogical philosophies. Designed for students at the 

beginner level (age 5 and up), this approach is based on 

the understanding that children learn music in the same 

way they learn their native language: through listening, 

imitation, repetition, and a rich motivational environment 

created in the home. 

Parental involvement is an important component of the 

Suzuki philosophy. Parents are required to attend individual 

instruction and to act as a coach at home practice. 

This can help assure that the “Suzuki triangle” (teacher, 

child, parent) is highly effective in your child’s experience. 

Individual instruction is scheduled on a one-to-one basis 

between the student and the instructor. 

In addition to the individual instruction, each child participates 

in the PYP Enrichment class program. Enrichment 

classes introduce age appropriate theory, solfége, sight 

reading, music history, ensemble playing, as well as one 

themed recital per semester. As part of the Enrichment 

class schedule, PYP offers a Master Enrichment series 

each semester where students and parents are invited to 

experience visiting guests and artists in a performance or 

educational setting. Enrichment classes offer a safe and 

supportive environment for each student to practice performing, 

as well as fostering the piano "peer group" concept, 

a vital component for long term success as a pianist. 

Enrichment Classes are held at the Peabody (downtown) 

and Towson campuses. Classes are limited in size, so early 

enrollment is strongly encouraged. 




Towson 

30-min. lesson 45-min. lesson 60-min. lesson 

PP.300.430 PP.300.445 PP.300.400 


Spring $768 Spring $1152 Spring $1536 

The total tuition per semester for the Peabody's 

Young Pianists program is based on the cost of individual 

instruction and the tuition cost for the assigned 

Enrichment Class. 



Please be sure to first visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/pyp to 

determine if PYP is the right program for you and your 

child. Students new to the PYP program must sign up for a 

placement interview. To schedule an interview, please visit 

the Peabody Young Pianists webpage at www.peabody. 

jhu.edu/pyp and fill out the Interview for Placement 

application in addition to registration in ISIS. They will be 

contacted after receipt of the completed ISIS registration 

form and the $50 registration fee. Students are scheduled 

for placement interviews on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Each child must be interviewed by the PYP Coordinator 

Laura Garvin to determine placement for both individual 

instruction and Enrichment Classes. When placement has 

been determined, payment must be made in full before 

registration is finalized. See pp. 53-54 for payment options. 

On those rare occasions when a student cannot be placed, 

a full refund of the $50 registration fee will be issued. 

Placements Interviews 

August 24, 2013, 1:00-4:00 pm, L318, Peabody campus 

A mandatory Peabody Young Pianists orientation for 

parents of incoming students will be held on Saturday, 

September 7, 2013 at 4:00 pm in Room L207 (2nd floor, 

Leakin Hall) at the Peabody (downtown) campus. 


Enrichment Classes 

Weekly Enrichment Classes are an essential component of 

the PYP program and work hand-in-hand with individual 

instruction. Ear training (solfége and singing), level-based 

theory and sight reading, finger coordination exercises, 

rhythm drills, listening, music history, performance with 

faculty feedback, and a basic overview of corresponding 

Suzuki books are some of the topics that are covered 

during the year. In addition, each child is given the opportunity 

to perform at his or her respective level in some 

small way every class. First year students will be placed in 

the appropriate class upon acceptance into the program. 

Continuing students will be contacted by either Ms. 

Garvin or Ms. Trnkova with their fall class assignment. 

Classes are scheduled according to student need and are 

subject to minimum enrollment requirements. Should 

a class not meet these requirements, your child will be 

placed in a class of the same level meeting at another 

time. Class placement is not based on book level. 

Each semester, PYP Enrichment Class students are featured 

in a themed recital. Students will receive a certificate upon 

completion of the class at the end of the Spring Semester. 

Please visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/pyp for any changes/ 

updates to the posted Enrichment Class schedule. 


An additional $15 non-refundable activities fee per 

semester will automatically be charged with registration. 

Twinkle 

PP.300.412 01 SAT 12:00-12:45 L217 


PP.300.412 02 THU 4:15-5:00 Rm 7 


Suzuki 

PP.300.403 01 SAT 9:45-10:30 L217 


PP.300.403 02 THU 5:00-5:45 Rm 7 


T.H. Bayley 

PP.300.405 01 SAT 10:30-11:15 L217 


PP.300.405 02 THU 5:45-6:15 Rm 7 


PP.300.405 03 SAT 1:00-1:45 L317 


Mozart 

PP.300.406 01 SAT 11:15-12:00 L217 


PP.300.406 02 THU 6:15-7:00 Rm 7 


Brahms 

PP.300.411 03 THU 4:30-5:30 Rm 8 

Garvin Fall $304/Spring $304 

PP.300.411 01 THU 5:30- 6:30 Rm 8 


PP.300.411 04 SAT 11:00-12:00 L317 


PP.300.411 02 SAT 12:00-1:00 L314 


Bartók Ensemble Class* 

PP.300.409 01 THU 6:30- 7:30 Rm 8 


PP.300.409 02 SAT 1:00-2:00 L314 


*Placement in Bartók Ensemble Classes is by individual 

instruction teacher recommendation only and successful 

sight-reading assessment. Please visit the website for complete 

details and requirements to register for these classes. 

Piano CLASSES 

Four Hands: Sight Reading for Pianists 

(Intermediate Level 1 and Above) 

This class will offer focused work on sight-reading and 

ensemble work at the piano. Designed for students at 

Intermediate Level 1 piano music and above, the class 

will concentrate on how to approach reading rhythms, 

notes, and musical markings as well as the recognition of 

patterns. Music for four hands will be used to enforce the 

fundamentals of sight reading. Emphasis will be placed on 

reviewing theoretical materials and the study of four-hand 

piano literature to reinforce concepts and skills of playing 

the piano. Class length will be 60 minutes for four or more 

students, 45 minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for 

two students. Minimum of four students. 

PP. 300.401 01 SAT 11:30-12:30 L303 

STAFF Fall $484/Spring $484 


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Strings 



Rachel Mangold, Double Bass Coordinator 

Lauren Rausch, Assistant to the Chair, Web Coordinator 

and Accompanist Coordinator 


The educational philosophy of the Preparatory String 

Department is rooted in the belief that young musicians 

can best develop their artistic potential in a supportive, 

non-judgmental, and motivating musical environment. 

We are committed to helping our students develop a solid 

technical and musical foundation at every level as they 

develop the discipline and love for music. We provide 

comprehensive training for gifted young artists preparing 

for a career in music as well as offering lessons to those for 

whom music enriches their main pursuits. We aim to support 

each child’s unique path and our hope is that all our 

students will derive meaning from their relationship with 

music throughout their lives. 

String students at Peabody benefit not only from the 

quality of their individual instruction, but also from their 

exposure to many faculty and guest artists in a variety of 

classes, ensembles, and special events. The interaction of 

our outstanding faculty in developing a creative, dynamic, 

and supportive learning environment provides a unique 

setting for all our students. 

All students, regardless of age or level, are expected to 

show a commitment to their studies by practicing daily at 

home, attending concerts, and participating in ensembles 

or classes as recommended by their teachers. Those who 

fully participate in the musical offerings at Peabody will 

reap the rewards of this rich learning community. 

At the student’s placement interview, the program Chair 

or Coordinator will facilitate a match with a private teacher 

if scheduling allows for placement and will make recommendations 

with regard to registration or auditions for 

programs, classes, and ensembles. 

String classes and ensembles are open to all students 

regardless of whether or not a student studies at the 

Preparatory, including orchestras, chamber music and 

theory. Auditions for these are arranged through those 

departments. Please see the appropriate sections in the 

catalog for audition/placement information. 

The following string programs are open only to students 

enrolled in individual instruction at the Preparatory: 

• The Pre-Conservatory Violin Program (PCVP): 

Supports and challenges the most advanced violinists 

at the Preparatory who are considering careers in music. 

PCVP students will collaborate with the Performance 

Academy in a variety of ways. Entrance is by audition 

only. See pp. 21-22 for more information. 

• Performance Academy for Strings: The Performance 

Academy is a comprehensive program for serious string 

players in grades 7-12. Entrance is by audition only. See 

pp. 22-24 for more information. 

• Young People's String Program (YPSP): Young 

beginners and students in grades K-8 studying Suzuki 

repertoire join the YPSP. YPSP students attend individual 

instruction and a group class each week. A parent’s participation 

is required. See pp. 24-25 for YPSP information. 

Placement 

New String Students 

Upon receipt of the registration form and fee, the student 

will be contacted by the Preparatory Office to schedule 

a placement time. Plan to stay for the entire session. 

Students will be asked to complete a scheduling questionnaire 

stating availability for lessons (days, times, campuses) 

which will be collected. Students are encouraged 

to complete the online Prep Strings Lesson Placement 

Form at www.peabody.jhu.edu/prepstringslessonplacement 

to facilitate scheduling. An overview of the offerings 

for violin, viola, and cello will be presented followed by 

a question and answer period. Finally, students will play 

individually for five minutes so best placement can be 

assessed. Students with experience should play one piece 

and one scale of their choice (memorization not required). 

Students will be notified within one week by mail, email, 

or phone of their placement following their interview. No 

student will be placed without attending a placement 

interview. The Preparatory String faculty attempts to 

accommodate as closely as possible the scheduling needs 

of each student. 

Students auditioning for the Performance Academy for 

Strings or for the Pre-Conservatory Violin Program will 

have their placement at the same time as their audition for 

these programs. Please see pp. 21-24 for audition requirements 

and procedures. 

String bass students will be contacted by Coordinator 

Rachel Mangold upon receipt of the registration form 

and fee. 

Strings Individual Instruction 

Peabody Towson Howard County 

Violin 


PP.200.330 PP.200.345 PP.200.360 PP.200.390 



Viola 


PP.200.230 PP.200.245 PP.200.260 PP.200.290 





Cello 


PP.200.530 PP.200.545 PP.200.560 PP.200.590 



Double Bass not offered in howard county 


PP.200.430 PP.200.445 PP.200.460 


Spring $768 Spring $1152 Spring $1536 

* 90 minute classes are available by teacher recommendation only 

Placement 

Placement for violin, viola and cello students will take 

place on Saturday, August 24, 2013. 

Violin and Viola 


Janet Melnicoff-Brown and Andréa Picard Boecker, YPSP 

Directors 


A short orientation will be followed by the student's individual 

placement meeting. Students should plan to stay 

for the entire session. 

Age 12 and upL308 

Henry/Tremblay 8:30-9:15 and 9:15-10:00 

Age 11 and underL312 

Melnicoff-Brown/Picard Boecker 

Beginners (student must attend) 9:00-10:00 

Violists/Violinists with experience10:15-11:15 

Cello 




bchen3@peabody.jhu.edu 

Parents of young beginners should bring a small chair for 

their child to assist in sizing for a cello. 

Beginners (all ages) and 

Cellists with experience (age 11 and under)L410 

Chen10:00-11:00 

Cellists with experience (age 12 and up)L414 

Levitov9:00-10:00 

For Jazz Bass see Jazz: pp. 8-9. 

String Repertoire Classes 

Open to students enrolled in individual instruction 

in the Preparatory only. Repertoire Classes are 

included in the price of the Individual Instruction 

fee. Schedule: www.peabody.jhu.edu/prepstrings. 

Repertoire Classes provide an opportunity for 

students to perform and listen to solo repertoire, 

and to receive feedback from a variety of faculty 

members. Exact schedules and procedures, including 

accompanist guidelines and procedures, will be 

available from the faculty by the second week of the 

semester and will be posted online. Students in the 

String programs (Young People's String Program, 

Performance Academy, and Pre-Conservatory 

Violin Program) will play solos during their program 

classes and may play in Repertoire Classes if space is 

available the day of class. 

Violin and Viola (nearly weekly) SAT 3:15-4:45 

 

L207 (Peabody) 

Violin and Viola (2 times per year) THU 7:30-9:00 

 

Rm. 6 (Towson) 

Cello (9 times per year) SAT 3:15-4:15 

 

L414 (Peabody) 

The Pre-Conservatory 

Violin Program (PCVP) 

Rebecca Henry, Director 

Andréa Picard Boecker, PCVP Assistant 

The Pre-Conservatory Violin Program supports and challenges 

the most advanced, serious, and gifted violinists at 

the Preparatory. Young artists in this program are playing 

at the advanced level and display the artistic potential 

to pursue a performance career in music. The PCVP is 

underwritten by the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation, 

whose mission is to support violin teaching at the highest 

level. All members take individual instruction with 

Peabody faculty. 

Components of the PCVP include a Saturday morning 

class that includes rehearsals, technical development, 

repertoire class, master class and enrichment with guest 

artists and Peabody Conservatory faculty. Students have 

multiple opportunities to perform in class in preparation 

for concerts, competitions, and college auditions. PCVP 

members receive 12 hours per year of rehearsal time with 

a professional pianist, career guidance, and numerous 

performance opportunities. 

Recent guests have included Stefan Jackiw, Jonathan 

Carney, Nicholas Kendall and Mimi Zweig. The Peabody 

Conservatory faculty regularly spend time with the 

PCVP: Herbert Greenberg, Violaine Melançon, Keng-Yuen 

Tseng, and Victor Danchenko. Igor Yuzefovich, Baltimore 


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Symphony Orchestra's assistant concertmaster and 

Preparatory alumnus, has performed with the PCVP and 

we will continue with similar collaborations with celli and 

violists from the Performance Academy for Strings. 

The PCVP has performed at the Music Institute of Chicago, 

Northwestern University Violin Pedagogy Weekend, with 

the Mid-Atlantic Symphony, at the Walters Art Museum, 

Renaissance Institute at The College of Notre Dame, the 

Unitarian Universalist Chalice Concert Series (Columbia, 

MD), and throughout the Baltimore-Washington region. 

PCVP will collaborate with the Performance Academy for 

Strings for a special String Orchestra Festival in January 

2014 and for upcoming selected guest master classes and 

events. PCVP students must also register for either 60 or 

90 minutes of individual instruction (see pg. 20 for 

registration and tuition information), the Performance 

Academy Chamber Music (PP.200.013 01–Saturday, 8:30- 

10:30 am, $484), and/or the Peabody Youth Orchestra 

(Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm; see pg. 34 for audition, registration 

and tuition information). 

Auditions 

Friday, August 23, 6:00-8:30, Cohen-Davison 

Henry/Tremblay/Melançon 

Note: Students who audition for the PCVP will automatically 

be considered for the Performance Academy 

for Strings and do not need a separate audition for the 

Performance Academy. PCVP auditions also serve as auditions 

for Performance Academy Chamber Music and the 

Peabody Youth Orchestra. Returning PCVP students do not 

need to audition, but need to schedule an orchestra audition 

(see pp. 34-35 for PYO and YAO audition information.) 


Scales 

• Major and melodic minor scales in all keys, slur 2-24 per 

bow legato, quarter=70 

• Above scales in spiccato, 1 bow per note, quarter=72 

• Above scales in sautillé, 2 bows per note; 1 bow per note 

• Flesch arpeggio series, all keys, slur 9 

• Thirds and octaves in choice of three keys, two octaves, 

slur two 

Repertoire 

• One movement of a major concerto 

• One contrasting piece 

• One movement of a solo Bach sonata or partita 

Sightreading 

Interview 


Office to schedule a PCVP audition by August 

15. Auditionees must also fill out the online PCVP 

Audition Information Form at www.peabody.jhu.edu/ 

pcvpAuditionInfo. 

NEW Students: Register for individual instruction (see 

pp. 6-7) and call the Preparatory Office by August 15 to 

schedule a PCVP audition and placement interview. 

Playing at the stated repertoire level does not ensure 

acceptance into the PCVP. 

For more information and a PCVP Audition Information 

Form, please contact the Preparatory Office at 410-234- 

4630 or visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/pcvpAuditioninfo. 

Minimum of eight students. 

PP.200.118 01 SAT 10:30–12:30 Cohen-Davison 

Henry 

Underwritten by the Starling Foundation 

Performance Academy 

for Strings 

Christian Tremblay, Director 

The Performance Academy for Strings brings together 

serious string students at the upper intermediate and 

advanced level who will develop musically and socially in 

a mutually supportive and challenging environment. The 

Performance Academy faculty work together to create a 

vibrant program which offers individual instruction with 

Peabody faculty, an Academy Performance Class that 

includes guest master classes and enrichment activities 

with Peabody faculty and artists from the music world at 

large, Performance Academy concerts, Chamber Music 

class, Violin and Cello Choirs, Orchestra class, rehearsal 

time with a designated pianist, special events, and career 

guidance and feedback. While Performance Academy students 

are interacting with each other weekly, they are also 

a part of the fabric of the Preparatory String Department 

as a whole. 

The Performance Academy fosters the development of 

young string players by offering them a curriculum that 

prepares them for professional studies. This program is 

for students who want to pursue a career in music, and 

for students with other professional aspirations, playing 

and working seriously, and for whom music is their major 

non-academic endeavor. The students of the Performance 

Academy will be expected to practice 2-4 hours per 

day, prepare their ensemble music independently, and 

participate in all special events, including travel. Since 

Performance Academy classes and ensembles take place 

on Saturdays, Performance Academy students should 

expect to have their individual instruction on a weekday. 

Acceptance in the Performance Academy is based on 

entrance auditions held at the beginning of the fall 

semester. Serious string students in grades 7-12, playing 

with technical fluidity and musical maturity, are eligible. 

Exceptional younger students will be considered on a 

case-by-case basis. 

In addition to the 60 or 90 minute weekly individual 

instruction, students will be assigned to a small ensemble 

(Violin Choir, Cello Choir, and/or Chamber Music) and 

musicianship class by the Performance Academy faculty 

committee. This multi-disciplinary class is interactive, 

and will include weekly work in eurythmics, ear-training, 



solfège, and basic theory for string players. Performance 

Academy students will also audition for the Peabody 

Youth Orchestra or the Young Artists Orchestra 

(see pp. 34-35 for audition information). Students playing 

in other regional orchestras or with extenuating circumstances 

may request exemption by writing a letter to the 

Performance Academy coordinator. 

Every Saturday, students will meet for a 90-minute 

Academy Performance Class, which will include a variety 

of events during the year. This class will offer the students 

the opportunity to perform for Peabody faculty and guest 

artists. Each of the students will be performing in class 

several times during the year, and will perform both in 

Performance Academy concerts and for private teacher's 

studio recitals. The Performance class will also bring guest 

artists for enrichment topics that may include: movement, 

injury prevention, theory/history, improvisation, and more. 

In the past, guest artists have included Richard Aaron, 

Jonathan Carney, Daniel Heifetz, Sara Caswell, Nicholas 

Kendall, Mimi Zweig, the Biava String Quartet, and 

Peabody Conservatory faculty member Victor Danchenko, 

Pamela Frank and Herbert Greenberg. 

In January, Academy and PCVP students will all come 

together to create the Academy Festival String Orchestra 

for three consecutive Saturdays. The String Orchestra 

sectionals and rehearsals will then take place in lieu 

of Chamber Music class, Violin and Cello Choirs, and 

Academy class. The event will conclude with a concert on 

the third Saturday. 

The Performance Academy will provide each student with 

an accompanist for Academy master classes and events. 

Each student will also be assigned an accompanist for the 

year, and up to six hours of private rehearsals for the year. 

The Performance Academy faculty will closely follow 

each student's progress by providing regular feedback. 

Academy students are encouraged to participate in 

the Preparatory's Music Certificate Program (see Music 

Student Handbook for information or visit www.peabody. 

jhu.edu/preparatory/about/certificateprogram). When 

students are in grades 7, 9, and 11, a parent conference is 

organized to discuss their progress in times of academic 

transition. 

The Performance Academy will collaborate with the PCVP 

on a regular basis in Chamber Music, for special events 

in the Performance Academy class, and for the January 

String Festival Orchestra concert and others. 

Peabody Violin Choir 

Christian Tremblay, Director 

A premier group of serious violinists who study in the 

Peabody Preparatory Performance Academy for Strings. 

Students explore 1-4 part music for the violin in varying 

styles and perform both with and without a conductor. 

They perform regularly at Peabody as well as in the 

community. Recent performances were given with the 


Columbia Orchestra, at the PERFORMA series at the 

Owings Mills JCC, on the UU Chalice Concert Series in 

Columbia, MD, at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, 

in Chapel Hill, NC, and at Northwestern University, Il, in 

April 2011. 

Peabody Cello Choir 

Daniel Levitov, Director 

A premier ensemble of serious young cellists who study 

in the Peabody Preparatory Performance Academy for 

Strings. The ensemble will explore part-music for cello and 

perform at Peabody and in the community. 

Auditions 

Saturday, August 24, 2013, Peabody campus, 

Goodwin Hall 

Tremblay/Picard Boecker/String Faculty 

Note: Performance Academy auditions also serve as auditions 

for Performance Academy Chamber Music, Young 

Artists Orchestra, and the Peabody Youth Orchestra. 

Returning Performance Academy students do not need to 

audition, but need to schedule an orchestra audition (see 

pp. 34-35 for PYO and YAO audition information). 

Violin/Viola 

Students New to the Preparatory: 12:30-1:30 

Continuing Preparatory Students: 1:30-3:30 

Cello 

New and Continuing Preparatory Students: 11:30-12:30 

Auditionees must also fill out the online Performance 

Academy Audition Information Form at www.peabody. 

jhu.edu/PAAuditioninfo. 


Office to schedule a Performance Academy audition. 



to schedule a Performance Academy audition and 

placement interview. Note: Students applying for the 

Pre-Conservatory Violin Program (PCVP) will not need to 

audition separately for acceptance in the Performance 

Academy. 

Performance Academy Saturday Schedule 

8:30 am Academy Chamber Music/Musicianship 

9:30 am Academy Chamber Music/Violin & Cello 

Choirs 

10:30 am Academy Performance Class 

12:00 pm Lunch 

1:00 pm Peabody Orchestras (see pp. 30-31 for 

PYO and YAO audition information) 

The tuition per semester for the Performance Academy 

includes Academy Chamber Music or Musicianship class, 

Violin or Cello Choir, Academy Performance Class, Festival 

String Orchestra in January, and Peabody Orchestra 

(Young Artists Orchestra or Peabody Youth Orchestra, 

depending on audition). Students are also required to register 

for 60 or 90 minutes of weekly individual instruction 

(not included in Performance Academy tuition). 

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Scales 

Three-octave scales: Three major scales in student's choice 

of keys. 

Bowings 

• Slur 4, 6, 8, 12 per bow legato, quarter note=72 

• Spiccato, 1 bow per note, 16th notes, quarter=60-72 

• Arpeggios: 

Violin and Viola: Flesch arpeggio series, slur 3, in the 

selected keys 

Cello: Three-octave major arpeggios, slur 3, in the 

selected keys. 

Sightreading 

Repertoire 

Performance of two contrasting pieces: 

• Violin and Viola: fast concerto movement or similar 

showpiece, and a contrasting piece 

• Cello: fast concerto movement or similar showpiece, 

and one movement from Bach Cello Suites 

Recommended Minimum Repertoire 

• Violin: Concerti by Bach, Bruch, Haydn, Lalo, 

Mendelssohn, Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Viotti, Tchaikovsky, 

Wieniawski, etc., and pieces of similar difficulty 

• Viola: Concerti by J.C. Bach, Bartok, Handel/Casadesus, 

Hoffmeister, Hendemith, Stamitz, Walton, etc., and pieces 

of similar difficulty. 

• Cello: Concerto by J.C. Bach, Boccherini, Dvořák, Haydn, 

Elgar, Saint Saëns, Lalo, etc., and pieces such as Saint 

Saëns' Allegro Appassionato, Fauré's Elegy, and pieces of 

similar difficulty. 


ensure acceptance into the Performance Academy. 

For more information and a Performance Academy 

Audition Information Form, please contact the Preparatory 

Office at 410-234-4630 or visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/ 

PAAuditioninfo. Students also auditioning for the PYO, visit 

http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/pyoauditions. 

html for additional orchestral excerpts to be performed. 

Performance Academy for Strings 


The Young People’s 

String Program (YPSP) 

(Ages 5 or older) 

Janet Melnicoff-Brown and Andréa Picard Boecker, 

Directors 


Rachel Mangold, YPSP Double Bass Coordinator 

The Young People’s String Program (YPSP) is a creative 

blend of Suzuki philosophy, Paul Rolland’s approach 

to movement in string playing, and traditional string 

pedagogy. Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy embraces the 

idea that all children are born with musical ability that can 

be nurtured at an early age through their environment, 

listening, imitation, and by working closely with a parent 

at home. Paul Rolland’s work focuses on relaxation and 

freedom of movement in string playing. Traditional string 

pedagogy enhances these approaches by incorporating 

the development of technique and musicianship through 

scales, etudes, music reading, and a variety of repertoire. 

Our faculty members bring their own experiences to the 

program as they work together in creating a solid foundation 

and inspiring environment for our young string 

players. For more information on the YPSP, please call the 

Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630 and request a copy 

of the YPSP Guidelines or visit our website. YPSP students 

attend individual instruction and a group lesson each 

week. Parent participation is required. 

The total tuition per semester for The Young People's 

String Program is based on the cost of individual instruction 

and the tuition cost for the assigned YPSP Group. An 

additional $10 non-refundable activities fee per year will 

automatically be charged with registration. 

NEW Student YPSP Violin Placement 

Saturday, August 24, 2013 

Picard Boecker/Melnicoff-BrownL312 

Beginners (student must attend): 9:00-10:00 

Violists/Violinists with experience: 10:15-11:15 

New Student YPSP Cello Placement 

Saturday, August 24, 2013, 10:00-11:00, Chen L410 

Young People's String Program (YPSP) 



Towson 

Violin (YPSP) 


PP.200.030 PP.200.045 PP.200.060 PP.200.090 

Cello (YPSP) 


PP.200.530 PP.200.545 PP.200.560 PP.200.590 



* By teacher recommendation only 




Introductory Classes 

Fiddlers Four (violin) (Ages 4-5, 

student must be 4 years old by January 1, 2014) 

This nurturing, small group setting offers young violin 

beginners an opportunity to learn the first few steps of 

violin playing. In keeping with the Suzuki approach and 

philosophy of education, parents also learn the skills and 

are “home teachers” for daily practice sessions. Children 

gradually master each step required to ensure a solid 

musical foundation through individual and group activities 

and continue their study in the Young People’s String 

Program after graduating from Fiddlers Four. Groups of 

two students will meet for 30 minutes and three for 45 

minutes. Minimum of two and maximum of three students. 

First class for parents only: at the scheduled class time. 

PP.200.127 01 SAT 10:15-11:00 L219 

Melnicoff-Brown Fall $375/Spring $375 

PP.200.127 02 FRI 5:00-5:45 202C 

Rausch Fall $375/Spring $375 

PP.200.127 03 THU 6:00-6:45 Rm 10 

Bellamy Fall $375/Spring $375 

Cello Fun (Ages 4-6) 

Introduction to Cello (Ages 7-9) 

This nurturing, small group setting offers young cello 

beginners an opportunity to learn the first few steps of 

cello playing. In keeping with the Suzuki approach and 

philosophy of education, parents also learn the skills and 

are "home teachers" for daily practice sessions. Children 

gradually master each step required to ensure a solid 

musical foundation through individual and group activities. 

Upon completion of class, students continue their 

study in the Young People's Strings Program (YPSP). Class 

length will be one hour for four, forty-five minutes for 

three, or thirty minutes for two students. Minimum of two 

and maximum of four students. 

First class for parents only: at the scheduled class time. 

PP.200.306 01 Cello Fun (TUE 5:30-6:30) Rm 4 

Ward Fall $484/Spring $484 

PP.200.306 02 Cello Fun (SAT 11:00-12:00) L410 

Chen Fall $484/Spring $484 

PP.200.307 01 Intro to Cello (MON 5:30-6:30) L401 

Stuart Fall $484/Spring $484 


Group Classes 

YPSP Violin 

At the placement interview, an overview of the YPSP 

program and an introduction to Suzuki philosophy will 

be presented. This will include discussion of the role of 

parents in lessons and the importance of daily practice, 

both key elements of the Suzuki approach. An orientation 

regarding group classes (which all YPSP students attend in 

addition to individual instruction) and YPSP concerts will 

be presented followed by a question and answer period. 

Note: All YPSP Group Classes begin the first week of classes 

each semester. All students in YPSP Group Classes are also 

required to take individual instruction at the Preparatory. 

An additional $10 non-refundable activities fee per year 

will automatically be charged with registration. 

YPSP Violin Groups 

YPSP group placement is made by the YPSP faculty. 

The teacher will inform returning students of placement. 

Heifetz (First class for parents only) 

PP.200.103 01 SAT 9:00-10:00 L310 


PP.200.103 02 MON 6:00-7:00 Auditorium 


Neveu Group 

PP.200.108.02 SAT 9:00-10:00 206C 


PP.200.108 01 THU 5:00–6:00 Rm 6 


Paganini Group 

PP.200.110 01 SAT 9:00–10:00 308C 

Melnicoff-Brown Fall $304/Spring $304 

PP.200.110 02 THU 5:00–6:00 Auditorium 

Tremblay Fall $304/Spring $304 

Milstein Group 

PP.200.107 01 SAT 10:00-11:00 308C 

Morse Fall $304/Spring $304 

PP.200.107 02 THU 6:00–7:00 Rm 6 

Chong Fall $304/Spring $304 

Joachim Group 

PP.200.105 01 SAT 10:00-11:00 206C 

Picard Boecker Fall $304/Spring $304 

PP.200.105 02 THU 6:00-7:00 Auditorium 

Sadowski Fall $304/Spring $304 

Oistrakh Group 

PP.200.109 01 SAT 11:00-12:30 308C 

Rausch Fall $442/Spring $442 

Kreisler Group 

PP.200.106 01 SAT 11:00–12:30 206C 

Picard Boecker Fall $442/Spring $442 

YPSP Cello Groups 

Boccherini Class 

PP.200.138 01 SAT 9:45-10:30 L417 


Casals Class 

PP.200.112 01 SAT 9:00-9:45 L417 


DuPre Class 

PP.200.114 01 SAT 9:00-10:00 L410 


Fournier Class 

PP.200.139 01 SAT10:00-11:00L19 

Kim Fall $304/Spring $304 

Popper Class 

PP.200.140 01 SAT 10:00-11:00 L410 


Rostropovich Class 

PP.200.113 01 SAT 11:00-12:00 L417 



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YPSP String Bass Groups 

Minimum of six students per group. Three classes per semester. 

Dates TBA. 

PP.200.117 01 SAT 11:00-12:00 East Hall 

Mangold Fall $68/Spring $68 

string classes 

Teen String Club (Age 12 and up) 

This class is for middle to high school string students in 

Suzuki books 2-5. The group meets weekly to explore 

non-traditional repertoire such as folk music, jazz, ragtime, 

and popular music in an informal ensemble setting. Open 

to violin, viola, cello and bass string students who take 

individual instruction at the Preparatory ONLY. No audition 

is required. Minimum of six students. 

PP.200.137 01 THU 7:00-8:00 Room 6 


Introduction to Viola (Ages 7-10) 

This introductory class is designed for students interested 

in pursuing the viola in a small class environment. It will 

include both individual instruction and group activities 

giving students a chance to learn the first steps of viola 

playing in a supportive atmosphere, where they can enjoy 

playing together and observing each other’s progress as 

well. Classes will be for groups of 2, 3, or 4 participants. 

Groups of two students will meet for 30 minutes, three for 

45 minutes, and four for 60 minutes. Parent participation 

is required and the first week is for parents only. No new 

students are permitted in the Spring semester. Minimum of 

two students. 

PP.200.126 01 FRI 6:00 pm L215 

Hildreth-Grasso Fall $484/Spring $484 

STRING Classes 

For Adults 

Beginner Cello for Adults 

This course for adults will cover the basics of cello playing 

in a fun, supportive environment. No prior musical experience 

is necessary. Audition and placement is not required. 

Students will learn basic setup, bow hold and sound 

production by learning simple folk songs and gradually 

expand the student's playing ability through the study of 

Suzuki cello book 1. New Spring students seeking placement 

must contact the instructor by email at bchen3@peabody.jhu.edu 

to schedule a placement interview. Students 

must obtain their own instrument for the class. Class 

length will be 60 minutes for four or more students, 45 

minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for two students. 

Minimum of two and maximum of six students. 

PP.200.500 01 MON 6:30-7:30L401 


Fall classes to begin September 9, 2013 

Spring classes to begin January 27, 2014 (For continuing 

students ONLY) 

PP.200.500 02 MON 8:00-9:00L401 

Stuart (for new students only) Spring $484 

Spring classes to begin January 27, 2014 

Cello 1 for Adults 

This course for adults focuses on a healthy and holistic 

approach to playing the cello. Students will gain knowledge 

of tone production, principles of shifting, extensions 

and expressiveness through the study of Suzuki 

cello book 1 repertoire. This class requires completion 

of Beginner Cello for Adults or prior instructor approval 

to register. New students seeking placement who have 

not completed Beginner Cello for Adults must contact 

the instructor by email at bchen3@peabody.jhu.edu to 

schedule a placement interview on Saturday, August 24 

at the Peabody downtown campus. Students must obtain 

their own instrument for the class. Class length will be 60 

minutes for four or more students, 45 minutes for three 


and maximum of six students. 

PP.200.502 01 TUE 7:30-8:30L215 





This course for adults focuses on a healthy and holistic 

approach to playing the cello in a positive environment. 

Students will build and solidify their technique through 

the study of Suzuki cello book 2. Students also learn the 

art of playing in an ensemble through practicing and 

performing cello choir music. This class requires completion 

of Cello 1 for Adults or prior instructor approval to 

register. New students seeking placement who have not 

completed Cello 1 for Adults must contact the instructor 

by email at bchen3@peabody.jhu.edu to schedule a placement 

interview on Saturday, August 24 at the Peabody 

downtown campus. Students must obtain their own 

instrument for the class. Class length will be 60 minutes for 

four or more students, 45 minutes for three students, or 30 

minutes for two students. Minimum of two and maximum 

of six students. 

PP.200.505 01 MON 8:00-9:00L215 







This course for adults focuses on expressive cello playing 

and fluidity in the first four positions. This class requires 

completion of Cello 2 for Adults or prior instructor 

approval to register. New students seeking placement 

who have not completed Cello 2 for Adults must contact 

the instructor by email at bchen3@peabody.jhu.edu to 

schedule a placement interview on Saturday, August 24 

at the Peabody downtown campus. Students must obtain 

their own instrument for the class. Class length will be 60 

minutes for four or more students, 45 minutes for three 


and maximum of six students. 

PP.200.506 01 MON 7:00-8:00L215 




NEW! Cello 4 for Adults 

This course for adults continues to refine fluid shifting in 

the first four positions, learning the use of vibrato and 

exploring more complex articulation in the bow. Students 

will be introduced to the thumb position later in the year. 

This class requires completion of Cello 3 for Adults or prior 

instructor approval to register. New students seeking 

placement who have not completed Cello 3 for Adults 

must contact the instructor by email at bchen3@peabody. 

jhu.edu to schedule a placement interview on Saturday, 

August 24 at the Peabody downtown campus. Students 

must obtain their own instrument for the class. Class 

length will be 60 minutes for four or more students, 45 

minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for two students. 

Minimum of two and maximum of four students. 

PP.200.507 01 SAT 1:30-2:30L410 




Violin 1 for Adults 

This six-week course is designed for adult beginners who 

have no violin experience. It introduces the violin in an 

encouraging, low-stress, peer-supportive environment. It 

will allow participants to decide if their interest in the violin 

should be further pursued with individual instruction. 

The course will cover the basics of holding the violin and 

bow, early bow strokes, the A and E strings, and simple 

folk songs. Student must obtain their own violin for the 

class. Minimum of four students. 

PP.200.121 01 WED 8:00-9:00 L215 


Fall: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 

Spring: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 

Violin 2 for Adults 

A six-week course with preference for registration given 

to students who have completed Class 1. This class is 

intended as a continuation of Class 1 for adults who have 

had minimal experience with the violin. This course will 

introduce the G and D strings, slurs, note reading, and 

more advanced musical material. Student must obtain 

their own violin for the class. Minimum of four students. 

PP.200.122.01 WED 8:00-9:00 L215 


Fall: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4 

Spring: 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30 

Violin for Adults (formerly Violin 3 for Adults) 

This class is open to adult violin students who have some 

experience on the violin and can read music. The class will 

include both individual instruction and group activities 

and allow students to pursue their interest in the violin in 

a supportive, low-stress environment. Classes will be for 

groups of 2, 3, or 4 participants. Groups of two students 

will meet for 30 minutes, three for 45 minutes and four 

for 60 minutes. New students may register in the Spring 

dependant upon space. Student must obtain their own 

violin for the class. Minimum of two students. 

PP.200.123 01 WED 7:00-8:00 L215 



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Pedagogy in Practice 

Violin and Viola Pedagogy Master Classes and Teacher Workshops 

Rebecca Henry, Director and Instructor 


Four Saturdays 3:00-5:30 308C 

Master Class: 3:00-4:15; Teacher Workshop: 4:15-5:30 

This series is open to studio teachers, public school 

teachers, conductors and pedagogy students. 

A Teacher Workshop will follow each Master Class. 

Each year, a different set of topics will be explored. This 

season, we will focus on effective and creative practice 

techniques for students at different ages. In each session, 

we will explore various practice charts, logs and 

other ways of helping teachers, students and parents 

organize fruitful practice. We will also address motivation, 

independence and the evolving relationships 

between students and their pareents and teachers, 

and how the challenges with respect to practice at 

home and in the studio change over time. 

Violin Pedagogy Weekend 

April 4-6, 2014 

This weekend brings together teachers and students 

from around the country for three days of workshops 

and master classes focused on pre-college violin 

training with Peabody Conservatory faculty and guest 

Mimi Zweig. Faculty and students from The Indiana 

University String Academy, Wyoming String Academy, 

Northwestern University Strings, and the String 

Academy of Wisconsin will join the Peabody Violin Choir 

and the Pre-Conservatory Violin Program (PCVP) in the 

Violin Pedagogy Weekend Concert on Sunday, April 

6 at 12:00 pm, which will be followed by the Peabody 

Young People's String Program Spring Concert at 3:00 

pm in Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall. Please visit 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/PrepStrings for more details and 

registration information. 

Due to this special event, there are only four classes 

being offered this year. 

Class I, Let's Practice—K-2 

PP.200.025 01 October 5, 2013 $50 

Class II, Let's Practice—Elementary School 

PP.200.026 01 November 2, 2013 $50 

Class III, Let's Practice—Middle School 

PP.200.027 01 January 25, 2014 $50 

Class IV, Let's Practice—High School 

PP.200.028 01 February 22, 2014 $50 

Package, Class I-IV 

All Sessions 

PP.200.024 01 $175 

Register online or by mail or fax with the Pedagogy 

Master Class brochure registration form at 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/pedagogyMC (or call the 

Preparatory office at 410-234-4630 for more information). 

Please call the office to confirm dates one week 

prior to each session. 

Theory 

Elijah Wirth, Theory Department Chair 

ewirth1@jhmi.edu 

The Theory Department offers a comprehensive curriculum 

program for ages 8 and up, at beginner to advanced 

levels. All students are encouraged to enroll in theoretical 

studies to complement individual instruction. Classes 

are designed to help students obtain a comprehensive 

music education via the study of musicianship, theory 

fundamentals, ear-training, diatonic harmony, and music 

form and analysis. Younger students are strongly encouraged 

to take a beginning level music class through the 

Early Childhood Department or audition for the Peabody 

Children’s Chorus. 

Classes run 32 weeks and students are expected to register 

for both semesters. Spring enrollment is usually for 

continuing students only. New students desiring to enter 

in the Spring should contact Elijah Wirth to determine 

placement options. Students who have studied theory 

previously outside of Peabody will be asked to complete 

theory exercises during the placement interview to 

determine which class is most appropriate. In some cases, 

theory classes may not be the most appropriate option. In 

these cases, the Preparatory does offer individual instruction 

in theory. 

THEORY classes 

Basic Musicianship (Ages 8-12) 

A musicianship class where students express themselves 

musically with the body as the primary instrument. The 

aim is to improve coordination, control, balance, attention, 

flexibility, focus, spatial awareness and emotional 

knowledge. Musical concepts include rhythm, meter, 

ear-training, vocalizing and expression. Information about 

purchasing the required textbook will be given at the 

first class. Class is designed to occur over a three-year 

sequence. Minimum of six students. 

Basic Musicianship 1 

PP.400.120 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 L414 

Green Fall $304/Spring $304 


PP.400.121 01 SAT 1:00-2:00 L414 



PP.400.122 01 SAT 2:00–3:00 L414 




Ear-Training (Ages 11-17) 

A class where emphasis is placed on the skills of reading 

and hearing music. Ear-training classes at all levels include 

melodic exercises sung and performed using solfége 

syllables and on instruments, keyboard skills, rhythmic 

training, melodic dictation and improvisation. Information 

about purchasing the required textbook will be given at 

the first class. Class is designed to occur over a three-year 

sequence. Minimum of six students. 

Ear-Training 1 

PP.400.123 01 SAT 9:00-10:00 L314 

Loukachkina Fall $304/Spring $304 

PP.400.123 02 TUE 6:00-7:00 Rm TBA 



PP.400.124 01 SAT 11:00-12:00 L314 



PP.400.125.01 SAT 10:00–11:00 L314 


Music Theory Fundamentals (Ages 14 and up) 

An introduction to reading and writing of music. Elements 

of music notation and terminology, scale formation, key 

signatures, triads and their inversions, and an introduction 

to the keyboard are all covered. Information about 

purchasing the required course textbook will be given at 

the first class. Minimum of six students. 

PP.400.126 01 SAT 11:00–12:00 303C 

Wirth Fall $304/Spring $304 

Online: Accelerated Music Theory 

Fundamentals (Ages 14 and up) 

An accelerated section of Music Theory Fundamentals 

that completes the course in one semester. Includes an 

introduction to reading music in multiple clefs. Elements 

of music notation and terminology, scale formation, key 

signatures, triads and their inversions, seventh chords and 

an introduction to the keyboard are all covered. An additional 

non-refundable online servicing fee will be charged 

per semester. Registration is by instructor approval only. 

Please contact Elijah Wirth at ewirth1@jhmi.edu. 

PP.400.129 01 ONLINE 


Form and Analysis (Ages 14 and up) 

This class provides a study of musical genre and style as 

it pertains to the harmony and design of a composition. 

Music history and geographical origins will be discussed at 

length. Compositions that students are currently performing 

will be used as a portion of the course material. This is 

an excellent class for students who want to find out more 

about the pieces they are performing. Information about 

purchasing the required course textbook will be given at 

the first class. Completion of Music Theory Fundamentals 

or prior instructor approval is required to register. 

Minimum of six students. 

PP.400.128.01 SAT 10:00–11:00 303C 

Mullin-Martin Fall $304/Spring $304 

Music Theory for Adults (Ages 18 and up) 

This music theory seminar is for adults who would like to 

learn music theory. All levels and expectations are welcome. 

Class is designed for students to move at their own 

pace and direct their own course of study. No prior study 

of theory is necessary for enrollment. Information about 

the purchase of the required course textbook will be given 

at the first class. Minimum of six students. 

PP.010.400 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 303C 



Fundamentals (for Adults) (Ages 18 and up) 

An online section of Music Theory Fundamentals for adults 

that completes the course in one semester. Includes an 

introduction to reading music in multiple clefs. Elements 

of music notation/terminology, scale formation, key 

signatures, triads and their inversions, seventh chords and 

introduction to the keyboard are covered. An additional 

non-refundable online servicing fee will be charged per 

semester. Registration is by instructor approval only. 

Please contact Elijah Wirth at ewirth1@jhmi.edu. 

PP.400.129 01 ONLINE 


For Jazz Theory and Arranging, see pg. 16. 

Harmony (Ages 14 and up) 

This class provides study of diatonic harmony as it pertains 

to classical music. Topics include voice leading, harmonic 

progression, melody harmonzation, four-part choral writing 

and non-chord tones. This is an excellent beginner 

class for students interested in composition. Information 

about purchasing the required course textbook will 

be given at the first class. Completion of Music Theory 

Fundamentals or prior instructor approval is required to 

register. Minimum of six students. 

PP.400.127.01 SAT 9:00–10:00 303C 



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Voice 

Elysabeth Muscat, Voice Department Chair 

emuscat1@jhu.edu 

Basics of Singing 1 (Ages 9–11) 

This class provides a supportive environment where children 

learn to use their voices correctly and apply healthy, 

age-appropriate techniques for good vocal development. 

It is for children who love to sing and receive instruction in 

vocal technique, sight-singing, and song preparation in a 

small group setting. Minimum of four students. 

PP.500.101 01 SAT 10:30-11:30 L412 

Kafka-Price Fall $484/Spring $484 

Basics of Singing 2 (Ages 12–16) 

This class provides a supportive environment where teens 

acquire skills that provide a smooth transition into future 

private voice study. Students receive instruction in vocal 

technique, sight-singing, basic foreign language diction, 

and song preparation in a small group setting. Class 

culminates with an informal presentation by the students. 

Students should bring a recording device to class. 


PP.500.102 01 SAT 11:30-12:30 L412 


PP.500.102 02 TUE 3:00–4:00 TBA 

Kozinska Fall $484/Spring $484 

PP.500 102 03 WED 3:00–4:00Abiding Savior Lutheran 

Kozinska Fall $484/Spring $484 

Basics of Singing 3 (Ages 17 to adult) 

This class provides a supportive environment where adults 

learn vocal technique, sight-singing, singing in unison, 

and simple harmony, as well as preparation for possible 

future private voice study. For adults who want to sing in 

an informal, small group setting. Students should bring a 

recording device to class. Minimum of four students. 

PP.500.103 01 SAT 12:30-1:30 L412 


NEW FOR FALL 2013! Italian Diction and 

Repertoire for Singers 1 (Ages 12–16) 

The elements of Italian Lyric diction will be presented 

in this class. Emphasis will be placed on connecting the 

meaning, color and expressive power of the words. The 

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) will be used as a 

means of presenting and reinforcing the "sonic vocabulary" 

of the language. Students will have an opportunity 

to study and perform Italian songs in a group setting. 


PP.500.107 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 Rm TBA 

Rowe Fall $484 


Repertoire for Singers 2 (Ages 17 to adult) 

The elements of Italian Lyric diction will be presented 

in this class. Emphasis will be placed on connecting the 

meaning, color and expressive power of the words. The 

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) will be used as a 

means of presenting and reinforcing the "sonic vocabulary" 

of the language. Students will have an opportunity 

to study and perform Italian songs in a group setting. 


PP.500.108 01 SAT 10:30-11:30 Rm TBA 


Coming spring 2014... 

Spanish Diction and Repertoire 

for Singers 1 (Ages 12–16) & 2 (Ages 17 to adult) 

Woodwinds 



NEW! WOODWIND, BRASS 

AND PERCUSSION Academy 

Elijah Wirth, Director 

Downtown, 410-234-4630 

The Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Academy brings 

together highly motivated students at the upper-intermediate 

and advanced levels to grow in a collaborative 

and challenging environment. The Woodwind, Brass and 

Percussion Academy nurtures students' musical and personal 

growth through individual instruction, ensembles, 

performance opportunities master classes, enrichment 

activities, special events, career guidance and feedback. 

The curriculum prepares students for college and professional 

level studies. As such, the program is for students 

who want to pursue a career in music, and for students 

with other professional aspirations for whom music is their 

major non-academic endeavor. 

Academy classes take place on Saturdays at the Peabody 

downtown campus in the heart of Baltimore's Mount 

Vernon neighborhood. Students must commit to the complete 

curriculum and attend classes and rehearsals weekly. 

Exact schedules may vary based on ensemble needs and 

theory class placement, but most schedules would be 

similar to those posted on the following page. In addition, 

students will receive weekly 45, 60 or 90 minute individual 

instruction lessons with a member of the Peabody woodwind, 

brass or percussion faculty. Individual instruction 

times will be scheduled based on teacher availability and 

may occur during the week or on Saturday. 


For more information on the Woodwind, Brass and 

Percussion Academy, please contact the Preparatory 

Office at 410-234-4630. For questions regarding audition 

requirements and repertoire, please contact Elijah 

Wirth at ewirht1@jhmi.edu or visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/ 

WoodwindBrassPercAcademy. 




Sample Saturday Schedules 

9:00-12:00 Music Theory (1-hour long class) 

1:00-3:00 Peabody Youth Orchestra Rehearsal 

3:15-4:00 WBP Performance Class 

4:15-6:00 Chamber Music or Wind Orchestra 

1:00-2:00 Chamber Music 

2:00-3:00 Music Theory 

3:15-4:00 WBP Performance Class 

4:15-6:00 Wind Orchestra 

Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Academy tuition per 

semester includes: Music Theory class, WBP Performance 

Class, and Peabody Youth Orchestra, Chamber Music or 

Wind Orchestra (based on the schedule track in which 

the student is placed). Woodwind, Brass and Percussion 

Academy students must also register for either 60 or 90 

minutes of individual instruction (see below for registration 

information) at an additional cost. 






Fall $1152 Spring $1536 Spring $2304 

Please see pp. 7-9 to register for individual instruction by 

instrument. 

Woodwind, Brass and Percussion 

Academy Auditions 

Saturday, August 17, 3:00-5:00, L119, Wirth 


Office to schedule a Woodwind, Brass and Percussion 

Academy audition. 

New Students: Register for individual instruction (see pp. 

6-7) and call the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630 to 

schedule a Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Academy 

audition and placement interview. 


Woodwind and Brass instruments: 

Scales 

C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb, Ab and Chromatic Scale 

Repertoire 

Performance of two contrasting works, one must 

be technical, one must ve lyrical, legato solo. At 

least one of the solos must demonstrate slurs. 

Percussion instruments: 

I. Snare Drum 

Technique 

Long concert roll from pianissimo to fortissimo and 

back to pianissimo 

Paradiddles (alternated series), Flams (alternated 

series), Ruffs (drags), Flam taps, Flam accents 

Repertoire 

Solo of at least 32 measures in length. Solo must 

include rolls and dynamic contrasts. Suitable solos 

can be chosen from Intermediate Snare Drum 

Studies (Mitchell Peters), Portraits in Rhythm 

(Anthony Cirone), or any of the Jacques Delecluse 

books of snare drum études. 

II. Mallets or Timpani (Students choose one 

or the other) 

Mallet Instrument (xylophone or marimba): 

Scales 

Bb, Eb, F, C, G, D and Chromatic Scale 

Repertoire 

Solo of at least 24 measures in length. Suitable 

solos can be chosen from Modern School for 

Xylophone, Marimba and Vibraphone 

(Goldenberg), Percussion Keyboard Technique 

(McMillan), or any other comparable mallet 

étude book. 

Timpani: 

Tuning 

Bb, Eb and F, using a pitch reference 

Technique 

Long concert roll from pianissimo to fortissimo back 

to pianissimo on all three tuned drums. 

Repertoire 

Solo of at least 24 measures in length. Suitable solos 

may be chosen from Modern Method for Timpani 

(Saul Goodman) or any comparable method/étude 

book. 


ensure acceptance into the Woodwind, Brass and 

Percussion Academy. 


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woodwinds classes 

Woodwind and Brass Performance Class 

This weekly class provides an opportunity for students 

to perform for Peabody faculty and guest artists. Course 

is co-taught by Daniel Trahey, Tuned-In program director, 

and Elijah Wirth, Wind Orchestra conductor. Topics 

include audition skills, college preparation, chamber 

music, injury prevention, music history, instrument 

maintenance, improvisation, community engagement and 

other performance skills. Students have an opportunity 

to perform solos and small chamber music pieces with an 

accompanist amongst their peers and other members of 

Baltimore's music community. Guests will include wind 

and brass faculty from the Preparatory and Conservatory, 

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians, members of 

the area's military service bands and more. Open to all 

woodwind and brass students. 


Wirth/Trahey Fall $200/Spring $200 

For Wind Ensembles, see pg. 36. 

Flute Choir (Ages 6 to adult) 

This 60-minute weekly ensemble class is open to all flute 

students designed to provide instruction in a group setting. 

Classes focus on musicianship, flute technique and 

sight reading skills, while experiencing the fun of performing 

with other flutists. Ensemble rehearses music written 

and arranged for flute choir. Seating is determined by 

instructor and rotates each semester. Rotation of parts 

offers participants an opportunity to gain a broader 

awareness of playing melody, harmony and accompaniment. 

Open to all flute students regardless of whether the 

student receives individual instruction at the Preparatory. 

For Preparatory students, it is a supplement (not a replacement) 

to the student's individual instruction, group or 

ensemble classes. Students participate by semester and 

can repeat the class. Regular attendance is required. 

Audition is not required. Students must email instructor 

for approval prior to registering at dmills@delandriamills. 

com. Minimum of four students. 

PP.600.001 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 L201 

Mills Fall $484/Spring $484 


Large Ensembles 

Children’s Chorus 

Doreen Falby, Director and Department Chair 

Bradley Permenter, Associate Director, Accompanist 

Julia Sheriff, Assistant Director, Accompanist 

peabodychorus@jhu.edu 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/chorus 

410-234-4630 

Auditions for all levels of the Peabody Children’s Chorus 

are held each year in June for entrance in the following 

fall semester. To set up an audition appointment, call 

410-234-4630, or e-mail peabodychorus@jhu.edu 

between March 1 and June 1. For more information please 

visit: www.peabody.jhu.edu/Preparatory/departments/ 

childrenschorus. Classes are not offered in the summer. 

The Peabody Children’s Chorus, founded in 1989, is dedicated 

to the provision of age-appropriate vocal training 

for young people. The Chorus brings children together 

to rehearse and perform art and folk music of multiple 

cultures, languages, historical periods, and styles. In six 

ensembles rehearsing at two campuses, young people 

gain invaluable experience making music in ensemble 

settings. Ear-training and music-reading skills are also 

emphasized. 

Approximately 375 children between the ages of 6 and 18 

participate each year in three levels of training. Members 

of the Training Choir (ages 6-10), the Choristers (ages 

10-14), and Cantate (formerly Chamber Singers – ages 

12-18) rehearse high-quality treble music of advancing 

challenge and sophistication and perform in public 

concerts at least twice a year. 

Singing with the chorus gives children a forum to work 

together to create something beautiful and to share this 

achievement with others. This process of ensemble music 

making cultivates our members’ sense of responsibility, 

commitment, self-discipline, confidence, and poise— 

key ingredients for success in any field of endeavor. We 

encourage our students to appreciate high standards of 

artistic excellence and to cultivate a love of beauty that 

can enrich each individual’s experience for a lifetime. 

In recent years, the Peabody Children’s Chorus has 

performed with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, the 

Baltimore Choral Arts Society, the Baltimore Symphony 

Orchestra, Concert Artists of Baltimore, Lyric Opera 

Baltimore, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, the 

Morgan State University Choir, Peabody Conservatory’s 

Opera Theater, the Peabody Concert Orchestra, and the 

Peabody Symphony Orchestra. In Columbia, Maryland, the 

Chorus has performed with the Columbia Orchestra and 

Columbia Pro Cantare. 

During the 2009-2010 season, the Chorus performed 

in the Somerset International Youth Choral Festival in 

England and celebrated the release of the Grammy 

Nominated Naxos American Classics recording of 

Bernstein’s Mass, upon which it collaborated with the 

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under the baton of 

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Maestra Marin Alsop. The Chorus joined the Baltimore 

Symphony Orchestra again in 2011 for a performance of 

Honegger’s Joan of Arc in Carnegie Hall, New York City, 

and will sing with the Morgan State University Choir for 

the 2013 BSO production of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. In 

2012, our Chorus also joined with Lyric Opera Baltimore 

for their production of Puccini’s La Bohème. 

During a 2011 tour of Italy, the Chorus gave concerts in 

Florence and Lucca, and performed mass at the Vatican, 

Rome and St. Mark’s Cathedral, Venice. In the summer of 

2013, eighty students from the Chorus will tour France, 

performing at the American Cemetery in Normandy on 

July 4th and singing mass in Notre Dame Cathedral; they 

will also be featured in the Dimanches Musicaux de La 

Madeleine Concert Series, Paris. 

Fall/Spring Chorus Rehearsal 

Campus Schedules 

The Training Choir (ages 6-10) $330 per semester 

TUE 4:30 – 5:30 THU 5:00 – 6:00 

The Choristers (ages 10-14) 

$380 per semester 

TUE 5:30 – 7:00 THU 6:00 – 7:30 

Cantate (ages 12-18) 

$425 per semester 

TUE 7:00 – 9:00 THU 7:30 – 9:30 

orchestras 

Membership in the various orchestras is by audition 

only. Everyone is welcome to audition for the orchestras 

whether or not the student studies at the Preparatory. 

Peabody Youth Orchestra 

Harlan D. Parker, Director 

Emily Barone, Assistant Conductor 

Open to advanced musicians in all strings, woodwinds, 

brass, and percussion of middle through high school age. 

The Peabody Youth Orchestra is the premiere advanced 

ensemble in the Preparatory Orchestra program, concentrating 

on standard orchestral repertoire. Two or three 

full-length concerts are given each year, including performances 

with faculty and guest artists as well as the 

winner of the Preparatory Concerto Competition. 

Recent repertoire for 2012-2013 has included Dukas: 

The Sorcerer's Apprentice; Mendelssohn: Concert No. 1 in 

g minor, Op. 25; de Meij: Symphony No. 1 "The Lord of the 

Rings"; Berlioz: The Roman Carnival Overture, No. 9; Saint 

Saëns: Morceau de Concert for Harp and Orchestra, Op. 154; 

Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34; Debussy: 

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun; and Tchaikovsky: The 

1812 Overture "Overture Solenelle", Op. 49. From 2011-2012, 

repertoire included: Verdi: La Forza del Destino Overture, 

Bizet: L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 from the Incidental Music and 

Bruch: Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Piano in g minor, Op. 26; 

Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 and Symphony No. 2; Tchaikovsky: 

Symphony No. 2, “Little Russian” and Symphony No. 5. 

Repertoire from the 2010-2011 season included: Brahms: 

Tragic Overture, Op. 81; Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals 

(featuring Monica Ly and Zehu Hao, piano); and Hanson: 

Symphony No. 2, Op. 30, "Romantic". Membership is by 

audition only and previous orchestral experience is 

required. Everyone is welcome to audition for the Peabody 

Youth Orchestra whether or not the student studies at 

the Preparatory. Only students in individual instruction at 

the Preparatory are eligible to participate in recitals and 

competitions, including the Concerto Competition. 

An additional $15 non-refundable materials/activities 

fee per semester will automatically be charged with 

registration. 

Auditions 

New and Continuing Students: 

Peabody Youth Orchestra Members 


schedule an appointment. New students and all members 

of the 2012-2013 Preparatory Youth Orchestra must schedule 

an audition appointment for the 2013-2014 academic 

year. 

New and Continuing Students for String— 

Summer 2013 (plus additional brass, woodwinds 

and percussion) 


Winds, Brass, Percussion & Returning Strings: 9:30-11:30; 

New Students: 5:30-9:00; Peabody campus, Cohen- 

Davison (Warm-Up East Hall) 

Sunday, August 25, 2013 

1:00-5:00 and 6:00-9:00; Peabody campus, Goodwin Hall 

(Warm-Up L16 and L19) 


Performance of a solo piece that includes a technical passage 

and a lyrical passage or a piece from the Preparatory 

Advanced Certificate Program level (memorization not 

required); Orchestral excerpt (download online at http:// 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/pyoauditions.html); 

selected scales including chromatic scales and keys 

through four sharps and flats, range appropriate for the 

instrument (two octaves minimum). Students auditioning 

for both orchestra and chamber music should prepare 

the audition repertoire as indicated above and should 

also prepare a contrasting solo work as indicated in the 

chamber music audition requirements. 

Recommended Minimum Repertoire Levels 

Violin: Bruch: Concerto in g minor or Mozart: Concerto 

No. 3; Viola: Hoffmeister or Händel: Concerto; Cello: Haydn: 

Concerto in C Major; Double Bass: By teacher recommendation; 

Brass, Winds, and Percussion: Grade 4, 5, or 6 (MBDA) 

Playing the recommended repertoire does not guarantee 

acceptance. 

First Rehearsal: Saturday, September 7, 2013 

Parent/Student Orientation: Saturday, September 14, 

2013, 12:30 pm, Bank of America Lounge 





Preparatory 




Young Artists Orchestra 

Daniel Levitov, Director 

Open to intermediate and advanced strings musicians 

in middle through high school, the Preparatory Young 

Artists Orchestra will explore the major concert repertoire 

for string orchestra in a setting that stresses developing 

technical precision, leadership, and musical artistry. The 

Orchestra will present two to three performances and 

regularly collaborate with outstanding student soloists 

and guest artists. Woodwind and brass players are invited 

to audition, and will be admitted on repertoire needs. 

New and continuing students must audition for acceptance 

and placement in the orchestra. Auditions are open 

to all interested students but priority will be given to those 

in individual instruction at the Preparatory. Only students 

in individual instruction at the Preparatory are eligible to 

participate in Preparatory recitals or competitions, including 

the Junior Concerto Competition. 

Auditions 

New students and all members of the 2012-2013 

Preparatory Young Artists Orchestra must call the 

Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630 to schedule an audition 

appointment for the 2013-2014 academic year. This 

audition will determine acceptance for the 2013-2014 

season, and seating for the fall semester. There will be 

re-auditions for seating at the beginning of the spring 

semester. 

Saturday, August 24, 2013,4:00-5:30; Peabody campus, 

Cohen-Davison (Warm-Up East Hall) 


Sight-reading; performance of 1 piece (memorization not 

required); knowledge of scales (string bowings: slur 8; 

spiccato, 2 bows per note). 

Violin: 3 octaves: A major and Bb major, G melodic minor; 

Viola and Cello: 3 octaves: C and D Major, C melodic 

minor; Bass: 2 octaves, one major and one melodic minor 

scale of choice; Woodwind and Brass: Chromatic scale and 

major scale of choice (quarter notes and eighth notes at 

quarter=80). 

Students auditioning for both orchestra and chamber 

music should prepare the audition repertoire as indicated 

above and should also prepare a contrasting solo work as 

indicated in the chamber music audition requirements. 


Violin: Suzuki Book 6 or Handel Sonatas; Viola: Suzuki 

Book 4 or Telemann Concerto; Cello: Suzuki Book 4 or 

Breval Sonata; Double Bass: By teacher recommendation; 

Woodwind and Brass: By teacher recommendation 

Sight-reading is a very important orchestral skill and will 

be emphasized. Playing the recommended repertoire does 

not guarantee acceptance. 



PP.200.020 01 SAT 1:00-2:45 206C 



Preparatory 

PP.200.021 01 SAT 1:00-2:45 206C 


String Ensemble 

Matthew Horwitz-Lee, Director 

Emphasizing the fundamentals of large ensemble playing, 

the String Ensemble is an ideal first orchestral experience 

for late elementary through intermediate students 

of violin, viola, cello, and double bass in elementary and 

middle school or up to age 14. Rehearsals will focus on the 

mastery of string orchestra techniques, listening, following, 

leadership, rhythm, and blend of sound. The intense 

preparation of repertoire culminates in the performance 

of a Fall and Spring concert. 

New and continuing students must audition for acceptance 

and placement in the orchestra. Auditions are open 

to all interested students but priority will be given to those 

in individual instruction at the Preparatory. Only students 

in individual instruction at the Preparatory are eligible to 

participate in Preparatory recitals or competitions, including 

the String Ensemble Competition. 

Auditions 



of the 2012-2013 Preparatory String Ensemble must 

schedule an audition appointment for the 2013-2014 

academic year. 

Saturday, August 24, 2013, 9:30 -11:00 

Peabody campus, Cohen-Davison (Warm-Up East Hall) 


Sight-reading; performance of 1 piece (memorization not 

required); knowledge of scales (2, 3, 4, and 6 notes per 

bow, staccato and legato). Beginning understanding of 

spiccato. 

Scales Requirements 

Violin: 2 octave C or D major in 3rd position and 2 octave 

B-flat major in 1st position. (G major three octave scale 

recommended but not mandatory); Viola: 1 octave C or D 

major in 3rd position and 1 octave B-flat Major in 1st position; 

Cello: 2 octave C, D, and G Major; Bass: 1 octave Bb, C, 

and D major 


Violin: Suzuki Book 4; Viola: Suzuki Book 3; Cello: Suzuki 

Book 3; Double Bass: By teacher recommendation 

Sight-reading is a very important orchestral skill and will 

be emphasized. Playing the above recommended repertoire 

does not guarantee acceptance. 



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PP.200.016 01 SAT 1:00-2:30 308C 

Horwitz-Lee Fall $240/Spring $240 


Preparatory 

PP.200.017 01 SAT 1:00-2:30 308C 

Horwitz-Lee Fall $300/Spring $300 

wind ENSEMBLES 

Membership in the various Wind Ensembles is by audition 

only. Everyone is welcome to audition for the Wind 

Ensembles whether or not the student studies at the 

Preparatory. 

Wind Orchestra (Ages 10 - 18) 

Elijah Wirth, Director 

Open to advanced wind, brass and percussion players, 

this orchestra is the elite wind ensemble in Peabody's 

Preparatory division. This ensemble performs collegiate 

and professional repertoire in a challenging, nurturing 

and educational environment. Wind Orchestra students 

frequently collaborate with Peabody Conservatory 

students and receive coachings from Preparatory faculty. 

Enrollment is limited to one or two players on a part, 

which insures personal attention from the conductor and 

other faculty members. Membership is drawn from the 

Baltimore/Metropolitan area, Southern Pennsylvania and 

Delaware. This ensemble is meant to be a supplement to 

the student's school band program and requires that the 

student be a member of their school music program if 

one exists. Annual events include a concerto competition 

and a commissioning project with Peabody Conservatory 

composition majors. 



Wind Band (Ages 8 - 18) 

Karen Seward, Director 

Open to intermediate level wind, brass and percussion 

players, this performing ensemble provides opportunities 

for the cultivation of a characteristic tone, the building 

of technical skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal 

habits. Students will strengthen listening skills, their ability 

to analyze and evaluate music, and music performances. 

A special emphasis on music reading skills will prepare 

intermediate students for lifelong musical learning as well. 

Several performances will be given on and off campus. 

PP.700.013 01 SAT 4:15-6:00 TBA 

Seward Fall $300/Spring $300 

Concert Band (Ages 6 - 13) 

Danielle Schmitt, Director 

Open to beginning level wind, brass and percussion 

players, this performing ensemble provides opportunities 

for the cultivation of a characteristic tone, the building 

of technical skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal 

habits. Students will strengthen listening skills, their ability 

to analyze and evaluate music, and music performances. 

A special emphasis on music reading skills will prepare 

beginning students for lifelong musical learning as well. 

Several performances will be given on and off campus. 

PP.700.014 01 SAT 2:00-3:15 TBA 

Schmitt Fall $235/Spring $235 

Auditions 



of the 2012-2013 Concert Band, Wind Band and Wind 

Orchestra must schedule an audition appointment for the 

2013-2014 academic year. 

Saturday, August 17, 2013, 9:00-12:00 and 2:00-5:00, L119 


Please visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/departm 

ents/youthorchestras/windensembles.html for complete 

details regarding audition requirements for each ensemble 

for all wind and percussion instruments. For questions 

regarding audition requirements for Wind Orchestra, 

please contact Conductor Elijah Wirth at ewirth1@jhmi. 

edu. For questions regarding audition requirements for 

Wind Band, please contact Conductor Karen Seward at 

klseward77@mac.com. Playing at the recommended repertoire 

level does not guarantee acceptance. If students are 

not accepted into the Wind Band or Wind Orchestra, they 

will be automatically be considered for acceptance in the 

Concert Band. 

First Rehearsal and Parent/Student Orientation: 

Saturday, September 7, 2013 

For Woodwind and Brass Performance Class, 

see pg. 28. 


jazz Ensembles (Ages 10 - adult) 

Open to middle school age through adult musicians in 

piano, guitar, bass, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. 

These exciting groups are designed to give students exposure 

in reading and performing music of varying styles 

and levels of difficulty from the standard jazz repertoire as 

well as more recent works. It also presents an opportunity 

for young musicians to apply classroom skill sets, including 

previous music theory, improvisation, and aural training. 

Students will also address fundamental issues related 

to playing in the instrumental ensemble setting. Ensemble 

performance opportunities are available at Preparatory 

events, festivals, concerts, and competitions throughout 

the local region. 

Members receive the added bonus of an invitation to 

observe all Conservatory Jazz Department master classes 

and participate in special sessions with distinguished 

Peabody Conservatory Jazz faculty and other renowned 

guest artists. 

Membership is open by audition only and previous 

ensemble experience is not required. Everyone is welcome 

to audition for the Jazz Ensembles regardless of whether 

the student is in individual instruction at the Preparatory. 

(Only students in individual instruction are eligible to participate 

in Preparatory recitals and competitions.) 

Preparatory Jazz Messengers 

Blake Meister, Director 





Preparatory 



Preparatory Jazz Ambassadors 

Ian Sims, Director 



Sims Fall $235/Spring $235 


Preparatory 



Auditions 

Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 5:00-8:00, 

Thursday, August 22, 2013, 4:00-7:00, 

Jazz Suite 

Jazz Suite 


Performance of all major scales and chromatic scale; 

Performance of two songs of contrasting style (although 

the ability to improvise is not required, its demonstration 

is strongly encouraged); Sight-reading 

Additional Requirements 

Piano and guitar: demonstrate ability to comp in various 

styles or read a prepared étude 

Bass: demonstrate the ability to play in a range of styles 

and tempos including 4/4 walking, jazz waltz, bossa nova, 

slow ballad, and rock or funk groove. 

Drums: demonstrate the ability to play in a range of styles 

and tempos (using both sticks and brushes) including 

swing, jazz waltz, bossa nova, slow ballad, samba, Afro- 

Cuban, shuffle, and rock or funk groove. 

For individual instruction in Jazz Guitar, Jazz Bass, 

and Jazz Piano, see pp. 8-9. For Jazz Theory and 

Arranging, see pg. 16. 

Odyssey 

Non-Credit Liberal Arts 

Programs for Adults 

Let the Johns Hopkins Odyssey program help you to 

unlock your world's potential through more than 50 

non-credit courses this semester, ranging from art to 

science, language to photography. Classes run from 

one to ten sessions. Tuition remission available for JHU 

employees and families. For a complete listing of fall 

2013/spring 2014 courses, visit www.odyssey.jhu.edu. 


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Adult and Continuing 

Education Classes 

Larry Williams, ACE Program Director 


www.peabody.jhu.edu/ace 

The Adult and Continuing Education program (ACE) is designed 

to provide enrichment to adults in the community who seek 

opportunities to feed the mind, body, and spirit. Through its 

programs, we hope to build a community of lifelong learners 

who both appreciate and practice the creative arts. 

Individual instruction is available to adults of all experience 

levels—from beginners through the most advanced levels of 

study. Lessons are scheduled on an individual basis and are 

contingent upon teacher availability. Students enrolled in 

individual instruction are required to have a practice instrument 

available. Tuition is based on a sixteen-week semester. 

Late registration/missed lessons are not prorated. To register 

for individual instruction by instrument, please see pp. 7-9 for 

a complete list of course codes by instrument and length of 

lesson. 

30-min. lesson 45-min. lesson 60-min. lesson 

$768.00 $1152.00 $1536.00 

Placement for Students New 

to Individual Instruction 

Please see page 6 for complete details and to schedule a placement 

interview. 

Online Brass and Woodwind Individual 

Instruction for Adults Available 

Please see page 7 for details and availability. 

Classes For Adults 

Ballet for Adults (See pp. 43-44) 

Beginners 

PP.100.001 01 FRI 7:15-8:15 B22 

Mora Fall $340/Spring $340 

Level 1 

PP.100 002 01 WED 7:30-8:30 B22 


Level 1/2 

PP.100.003 01 FRI 8:15-9:15 B22 


Level 2/3 

PP.100.004 01 SAT 12:00-1:30 Dance Studio 


Contemporary Dance for Adults (See pg. 44) 

Fundamentals 

PP.100.017 01 WED 6:30-7:30 B29 


Chamber Music for Adults Strings and Piano 

(See pg. 11) 


Chernicoff Fall $500/Spring $500 


Brass Chamber Music (See pg. 11) 



PP.010.221 02 Day/Time TBA Long Reach High School 


Woodwind Chamber Music (See pg. 12) 


TBA Fall $500/Spring $500 

Computer Music — Pro Tools (See pg. 12) 

Pro Tools 101 

PP.400.010 01 THU 6:15-7:15 314C 


Pro Tools 102 (for continuing ProTools students) 

PP.400.011 01 THU 7:15-8:15 314C 


Guitar for Adults (See pg. 13) 

PP020.011 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 L203 


PP.020.011 02 MON 7:00-8:00 AUD 




Harp Ensemble (See pg. 14) 

PP.030.001 01 (lever students) SAT 4:00 L16 




PP.030.001 02 (pedal students) SAT 4:00 L16 




Jazz Ensembles (See pg. 37) 

Preparatory Jazz Messengers 




Students Not in Individual Instruction at the Preparatory 



Preparatory Jazz Ambassadors 




Students Not in Individual Instruction at the Preparatory 



Jazz Theory and Arranging (See pg. 16) 



Music Theory for Adults (See pg. 29) 

PP.010.400 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 303C 



Fundamentals for Adults (See pg. 29) 

PP.400.129 01 ONLINE 



Beginner Cello for Adults (See pg. 26) 

PP.200.500 01 MON 6:30-7:30L401 


(Spring class for continuing students ONLY) 

PP.200.500 02 MON 8:00-9:00L401 

Stuart (for new students only) Spring $484 

Cello 1 for Adults (See pg. 26) 

PP.200.502 01 TUE 7:30-8:30L215 



PP.200.505 01 MON 8:00-9:00L215 



PP.200.506 01 MON 7:00-8:00L215 



PP.200.507 01 SAT 1:30-2:30L410 


Violin 1 for Adults (See pg. 27) 

PP.200.121 01 WED 8:00-9:00 L215 


Violin 2 for Adults (See pg. 27) 

PP.200.122.01 WED 8:00-9:00 L215 


Violin for Adults (See pg. 27) 

PP.200.123 01 WED 7:00-8:00 L215 


Basics of Singing 3 (Ages 17 to adult) (See. pg. 30) 

PP.500.103 01 SAT 12:30-1:30 L412 



Repertoire for Singers 2 (Ages 17 to adult) 

(See pg. 30) 

PP.500.108 01 SAT 10:30-11:30 Rm TBA 


Flute Choir (See pg. 32) 

PP.600.001 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 L201 

Mills Fall $484/Spring $484 

Coming spring 2014... 

Spanish Diction and Repertoire 

for Singers 2 (Ages 17 to adult) (See pg. 30) 

Play-Ins for Adults 

Open only to adult students in 

individual instruction or group classes 

Piano Play-Ins 

Thursday, 6:30-7:30 (10/17, 11/21, 2/13, 4/24) L317 

Bowles 

Included with Tuition 

String Play-Ins 

Saturday, 4:00-5:30 (11/23, 3/15) 

L215 

Hildreth-Grasso 

Included with Tuition 

To sign up call 410-234-4630 or 

email peabodyprep@jhu.edu 

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Peabody Dance 

In Memoriam: Carol Bartlett 

Peabody Dance, the dance department 

of the Peabody Preparatory, 

must begin its 2013–2014 year 

by announcing the death on 

December 15, 2012 of Carol Bartlett, 

our beloved artistic director and 

leader for nearly 25 years. Her boundless spirit and 

amazing talent will forever remain with all of us whose 

lives she touched so deeply. 

peabodydance@jhu.edu 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/dance 

410-234-4626 

Artistic Staff 

Melissa Stafford, Director and Department Chair 

Barbara Weisberger, Artistic Advisor 

Faculty 

Creative Dance and Introduction to Ballet 

Lisa Green-Cudek, Holly Mora 

Ballet 

Christine Buttorff, Laura Dolid, Holly Mora, 

Debra Robinson, Melissa Stafford 

Contemporary Dance 

STAFF 

and distinguished guest teachers 

About Peabody Dance 

Looking toward its 100th birthday in the fall of 2014 — a 

continuous lifespan few, if any, American dance training 

centers can boast — Peabody Dance is keeping in step 

with the progression of American dance into the 21st 

century. Now under the direction of Melissa Stafford, the 

current department chair, along with dance visionary 

Barbara Weisberger, artistic advisor since 2001, Peabody 

Dance will continue to invigorate its curriculum, enrich 

its students, and serve its art form and its community as 

it did under the artistic direction of Carol Bartlett from 

1988-2012. 

The heart of Peabody Dance’s philosophy is the expectation 

that all students, whether they are professional 

aspirants or children and mature adults exploring the joys 

of dancing, will have the opportunity to reach their own 

desired level of achievement. In return, an internationally 

respected faculty and artistic staff are dedicated to 

meeting the needs of their students on an individual basis 

and to offering them exemplary training, inspiration and 

encouragement. 

The balance of the information which follows has been 

carefully designed to encourage and facilitate student and 

parent understanding and participation. Please do not 

hesitate to contact Peabody Dance if you need assistance 

or have any questions. 

Photos: Top to bottom: ERROL WEBBER, Mal Driskin, D. Bedell, and KEVIN WEBER. Bartlett Photo: Kevin Weber 

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PROGRAMS AND SCHEDULES 

The 32-week Fall/Spring season provides a vital, diverse, 

strongly grounded curriculum encompassing five 

programs: 

• the formative Young Children's Program; 

• the fundamental Primary Ballet Program; 

• the central, core-training Pre-Professional Program 

for ballet and contemporary dance; 

• the less-intensive Open Program for all ages; 

• And the celebrated Estelle Dennis/Peabody Dance 

Training Program for Boys 

Young Children’s 

Program (Ages 3-6) 

The Young Children's Program is designed to spark innate 

creativity and to begin to build a foundation for more indepth 

technical training. This one-class-per-week program 

offers two levels of training for children. Creative Dance 

for 3 and 4 year-olds sets a strong foundation for more 

formal dance study by strengthening movement/locomotive 

skills and flexibility and by stimulating rhythmic 

awareness and expressiveness. Introduction to Ballet 1 

and 2 for 5 and 6 year-olds approach basic fundamentals 

of ballet (placement, port de bras, footwork and simple 

vocabulary). 

Creative Dance (3 Years) 

PP.100.023 02 THU 4:00-5:00 Dance Studio 


PP.100.023 01 SAT 9:00-10:00 B28 

Green-Cudek Fall $340/Spring $340 

Creative Dance (4 Years) 

PP.100 028 03 TUE 4:00-5:00 Dance Studio 


PP.100 028 02 SAT 9:00-10:00 Dance Studio 


PP.100.028 01 SAT 10:00-11:00B28 


Introduction to Ballet 1 (Ages 5-6) 

PP.100.026 03 MON 5:00-6:00 B28 


PP.100.026 04 TUE 5:00-6:00 Dance Studio 




PP.100.026 01 SAT 11:00-12:00 B28 


Introduction to Ballet 2 (Ages 5-6) 

PP.100.027 03 MON 6:00-7:00 B28 

Green Cudek Fall $340/Spring $340 

PP.100.027 04 TUE 6:00-7:00 Dance Studio 




PP.100.027 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 B28 


PRIMARY BALLET PROGRAM 

(Ages 7-12) 

The Primary Ballet Program is where concentrated ballet 

training at Peabody Dance begins. This program includes 

all Beginner and Elementary Ballet Levels 1, 1X, 2 and 2X. 

In line with Peabody Dance's objective to enable students 

to advance at a pace that matches their abilities, interests, 

and time commitments, students in the Primary Ballet 

Program — who are enrolled for at least two classes per 

week — may be invited to take additional scheduled 

classes at or below their own level (or in exceptional cases, 

at a higher level) for no additional cost. 

Registering for levels which include more than one class 

per week offers financial savings compared to registering 

for each class individually. As the levels progress, the 

savings increase! When registering, the course number 

under the appropriate level should be chosen in ISIS or 

written on the registration form. Tuition fees are listed per 

semester. All classes are a minimum of eight students. 

Level 1 

(one class per week) 


SAT 2:15-3:15 B28 STAFF 

Level 1 

(two classes per week: $70 savings per semester) 


TUE 5:45-6:45 B28 Stafford 

SAT 11:30-12:30 L16 Stafford 


MON 4:30-5:30 Dance Studio Stafford 

WED 4:30-5:30 Dance Studio Stafford 

Level 1X*(two classes per week: $90 savings per semester) 






FRI 4:30-5:45 Dance Studio Stafford 

Level 2 (three classes per week: $320 savings per semester) 


WED 4:30-6:00 B22 Buttorff 




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dance 

Level 2X*(three classes per week: $340 savings per semester) 




FRI 6:00-7:15 B22 Mora 

* “X” denotes the next higher class in that same level. 

Pre-Professional Program 

(Ages 9-young adult) 

The Pre-Professional Program ranges from first intermediate 

Level 3 to advanced Level 6. This program, for students 

in Ballet and Contemporary Dance, is the backbone of 

Peabody Dance's curriculum and continues to build on the 

basic foundation begun in the Young Children's and especially 

the Primary Ballet Programs. Its intensive, graded 

course of study is designed to help motivated, possibly 

career-minded students meet the dance arena's highest 

standards. The path to that goal is based on the Dance 

Department’s collective belief in the proven results of 

sound, concentrated training: the more classes, diligently 

applied, the faster the student’s growth and progress. 

Therefore, students with special potential and commitment 

are urged to take as many classes as they can, and 

artistic as well as financial incentives are in place to enable 

that possibility. Most importantly, the mode of procedure 

for the entire Pre-Professional Program is designed to 

encourage and enable students to advance at a pace that 

matches their abilities, interests and time commitments. 

In the Pre-Professional Program, the training intensifies 

over time while students continue to hone their skills, 

broaden their required curriculum, increase their number 

of classes per week, and enlarge their schedule of rehearsals, 

performances and special events. Contemporary 

Dance is introduced in Level 3. Pointe work, which is 

considered an integral part of ballet class for the female 

dancer and not scheduled separately, begins in Level 4. 

However, the student's technical and physical readiness 

for pointe work, which may prohibit progress, first must 

be assessed by the ballet faculty. Also in the upper levels, 

classes may start to address the special technique requirements 

of the male dancer. 

Ballet & Contemporary Dance Focus 

By Level 4X, a Pre-Professional Program student may 

opt to retain a curriculum focus in Ballet or choose a 

Contemporary Dance Focus, which provides carefully 

graded classes compatible with the Ballet program, 

but at the same time, adds principles of major modern 

techniques to develop the dancer's strength, versatility, 

command of the floor, and spatial dynamics. 

Improvisation, Composition and Repertory classes are 

built into upper-level schedules, and continued training 

in ballet is required. Whether the focus is on Ballet or 

Contemporary Dance, following this dedicated, often difficult 

path to advanced fulfillment is the way students can 

become articulate, expressive, mature performers. 

Big savings with Package Registration! 

The Pre-Professional Program is organized in “packages” 

which provide the recommended minimum number of 

classes per week for each level: in Ballet, from the first 

intermediate Level 3 through 3X, 4, 4X, 5, 5X, to the most 

advanced Level 6; and in Comtemporary Dance, from 

Level 4X through 6. 

In keeping with its philosophy, all Peabody Dance 

students enrolled in a Pre-Professional Program package 

who attend all their required classes may take additional 

classes — at or below their own level — at no additional 

cost. Some students who attend all required classes and 

are doing exceptional work may be invited by a faculty 

panel to take additional classes in a higher level than their 

own — at no additional cost. 

Enrollment in Pre-Professional Program packages offers 

financial savings compared to registering for each class 

individually. The more intensive the program, the greater 

the savings! 

It is important to note that a level, as outlined in the 

following class schedules, is merely an indication of a 

student's current stage of accomplishing the required 

skills. Placement in a particular level is not based entirely 

on age, years of study, or innate talent; rather, placement 

in a particular level is guided more by a student's physical 

facility and quickness in digesting and retaining technical 

information than by the demands of a pre-ordered syllabus. 

A student will be placed where the artistic director 

and faculty feel he or she will profit most and where gaps 

in training can be addressed. At the same time, students 

will be allowed and encouraged to advance through the 

level system according to their own talent, hard work and 

dedicated attendance. 

When registering, the course number under the appropriate 

level should be chosen in ISIS or written on the registration 

form. Tuition fees are listed per semester. All classes 

are a minimum of eight students. 

Level 3 

($530 savings per semester) 

Minimum requirements: Three 90-minute ballet classes 

One 75-minute contemporary dance class 


Ballet 



FRI 4:30-6:00 B22 Mora 


FRI 6:00-7:15 B29 Green-Cudek 

Level 3X* 


Minimum requirements: Three 90-minute ballet classes and 

one 90-minute contemporary dance class 


Ballet 

MON 6:30-8:00 B22 Robinson 


SAT 12:30-2:00 L16 Robinson/Stafford 



MON 5:00-6:30 B29 Dinapoli 

Level 4** 


Minimum requirements: Four 90-minute ballet/pointe classes 

and two 90-minute contemporary dance classes 


Ballet/Pointe 


TUE 6:15-7:45 B22 Dolid 


SAT 9:00-10:30 B22 Robinson 


WED 5:00-6:30 B29 Dinapoli 

SAT 10:30-12:00 B29 Dinapoli 

Level 4X* 


Ballet Focus (Minimum requirements) 

One 120-minute ballet/pointe class 

Three 90-minute ballet/pointe classes 

Two 90-minute contemporary dance classes 


Ballet/Pointe 


TUE 6:15-7:45 B22 Dolid 




WED 5:00-6:30 B29 Dinapoli 


Contemporary Focus (Minimum requirements) 

Three 90-minute contemporary dance classes 

One 90-minute improvisation/composition class 

3.5 hours ballet/pointe classes (individual placement) 




TUE 4:45-6:15 B29 Dinapoli 


Improvisation/Composition 


3.5 hours ballet/pointe classes (by individual placement) 

Level 5/5X*/6 


Ballet Focus (Minimum requirements) 

Two 120-minute ballet/pointe class 

Three 90-minute ballet/pointe classes 

One 60-minute variations class (biweekly) 

Two 90-minute contemporary dance classes 


Ballet/Pointe 


TUE 4:15-6:15 B22 Dolid 


THU 4:30-6:00 B22 Stafford 


Variations (biweekly) 





Contemporary Focus (minimum requirements) 

Three 90-minute contemporary dance classes 

One 90-minute improvisation/composition class 

One 90-minute repertory class 

One 60-minute repertory class (biweekly) 

4 hours ballet/pointe classes (individual placement) 






Improv/Composition 


Repertory 

WED 7:30-8:30 (biweekly) B29 

Dinapoli 


4 hours ballet/pointe classes (by individual placement) 

* “X” denotes the next higher class in that same level. 

** Pointe work is introduced at Level 4. Students may begin 

pointe when the teacher has determined they are ready. 

Open Program 

The Open Program offers classes in Ballet and 

Contemporary Dance for students who love to dance but 

wish to undertake a less intensive schedule while retaining 

the same high-quality training. The Beginners Ballet class 

for ages 7-12 is no longer scheduled in this Open Program. 

It is now Level 1 (one class per week) in the Primary Ballet 

Program (see pg. 41). Open Program enrollees are required 

to take at least one class per week. 

Ballet (Ages 8 to Teens) 

Elementary 

PP.100.112 01 SAT 1:00-2:15 B28 


Contemporary Dance (Ages 8 -Teens) 

Beginners 

PP.100.015 01 FRI 5:00-6:00 B29 


Elementary 

PP.100.019 01 MON 5:00-6:30 B29 

Dinapoli Fall $505/Spring $505 

Intermediate 1 

PP.100.020 01 SAT 10:30-12:00 B29 


Intermediate 2 

PP.100.016 01 SAT 12:00-1:30 B29 


Ballet for Teens and Adults 

Beginners 

PP.100.001 01 FRI 7:15-8:15 B22 



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dance 

Level 1 

PP.100 002 01 THU 7:30-8:30 B22 


Level 1/2 

PP.100.003 01 FRI 8:15-9:15 B22 


Level 2/3 



Contemporary Dance for Teens and Adults 

Fundamentals 

PP.100.017 01 WED 6:30-7:30 B29 


ESTELLE DENNIS/PEABODY 

DANCE TRAINING PROGRAM 

FOR BOYS (Ages 9-15) 

The Estelle Dennis/Peabody Dance Training Program for 

Boys is a gratifying addition to the Peabody Dance curriculum. 

This ground-breaking program is a tuition-free 

opportunity for selected boys who have potential and 

love to dance. Each May, Peabody Dance holds auditions 

to select up to 25 exceptional boys — with no or some 

previous training. For more information, please visit www. 

peabody.jhu.edu/boysdance or contact Peabody Dance at 

410-234-4626 or peabodydance@jhu.edu. 

13th Annual Master Classes and 

Ballet Teachers’ Seminar 

Visiting students and teachers from the Greater 

Baltimore area and Mid-Atlantic region are invited 

to join students from Peabody Dance for these 

warmly received annual events. Nationally acclaimed 

artists are invited to teach the master classes, open 

to students ages 11 years to young adult, which 

are designed to enrich the scope of the upperlevel 

student’s training. Special rates are available 

for groups of five or more students from the same 

school. The Ballet Teachers' Seminars, led by the 

master teachers, include class observation, as well as 

discussions/demonstrations on specific aspects of the 

ballet training process. Visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/ 

danceMC for dates and registration information. 

Performances and 

Special Events 

Peabody Dance believes strongly that performance participation 

is an important aspect of training, although it is 

not included in the listed tuition cost or mandated for any 

student. A performance is a culmination of the student's 

efforts in the classroom to that point — it puts technique 

into practice and creates the opportunity for students to 

learn choreography and see how class material is transformed 

into dances. Also, the discipline of the rehearsal 

process enables students to exercise initiative and develop 

expressive and musical qualities beyond the scope of their 

technique classes. 

Upper-level students in the Pre-Professional Program may 

be invited to perform new and traditional choreography 

in the annual Choreography Showcase, generally held in 

March or April. Peabody Dance also produces a year-end 

performance in May, usually a full-length story ballet, in 

which students in appropriate levels of all programs, who 

have been enrolled for at least the full existing Fall/Spring 

season, may participate. These professional-level productions 

require additional commitment, as outlined in the 

Peabody Dance Performance Guidelines available at www. 

peabody.jhu.edu/dance, and except for those in the Young 

Children's Program, students must attend a minimum of 

two classes per week for the entire Fall/Spring season in 

order to perform. Groups of students also may be invited 

to participate in outreach programs and joint music/dance 

projects. Also, Peabody Dance holds several studio presentations 

and open rehearsals, providing a more informal 

setting for students to perform. 

Students selected to participate in Peabody Dance performances, 

who opt to make the additional commitment, are 

required to attend all scheduled studio rehearsals, which 

begin as early as twelve weeks before a performance, and 

all staging and dress rehearsals in the theater during the 

production period. Staging and dress rehearsal dates are 

announced at least six weeks prior to an event, but regular 

studio rehearsals are called weekly based on the progress 

of the production. Parents and students should refer to 

the Performance Guidelines, and should consult with faculty 

for clarification, to determine when they may expect 

to be regularly called to studio rehearsals. Parents must 

notify the Dance Office of any class or potential rehearsal 

conflicts at least one month in advance. The Department 

Chair may replace a student who does not follow the 

requirements established in the Performance Guidelines. 

All performance participants are required to pay a modest 

production/costume fee. 

Students who choose not to participate in a performance 

should attend their normal classes throughout the production 

period, because this aspect of training should not 

be jeopardized. Performance repertory may be made part 

of class, and non-performing students are expected to 

participate in this invaluable part of a dancer's development. 

All students should keep apprised of the weekly 

rehearsal schedules in case rehearsals necessitate adjustment 

of class schedules. 


Policies and Procedures 

Classes missed due to short-term illness or vacation can 

and should be made up by taking extra classes at the 

student’s own or a lower level, or in exceptional cases, at 

a higher level by invitation of the faculty. Injured students 

should observe classes, and they should take extra classes 

at a lower level when healed to rebuild strength. Due to 

risk of injury, students arriving more than ten minutes 

after class begins may be asked by the teacher to observe 

rather than participate; these classes should be made up. 

Parents are required to email anticipated student absences 

to peabodydance@jhu.edu as far in advance as possible. 

Student attendance records include absences and makeup 

classes and are reviewed mid-semester. Placements in 

levels may be reassessed after long absences (one semester 

or more). There will be no required formal academic 

grading or certification at the end of the school year. 

Evaluation and student-parent-teacher communication 

will be ongoing. Student’s progress will be a true measure 

of their accomplishment. 

General Information 

Guest Teachers 

Periodically throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, 

guest teachers are invited to teach regularly-scheduled 

upper level classes. These classes may also be open to 

visiting students for a modest fee. 

Schedule Changes 

It may be necessary to change the day, time and/or location 

of a particular class to accommodate performance 

preparation, special events, guest teachers, teacher cancellations 

and campus closings. Students who have conflicts 

with the changes may attend a make-up class. 

Further Information 

Please see the Preparatory Dance Guidelines or visit 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/dance for complete information 

regarding the dress code for all levels and communication 

procedures. 

Placement and Registration 

All students, both new and continuing, should review the 

most current detailed information about Peabody Dance's 

program available at www.peabody.jhu.edu/dance, or 

contact Peabody Dance with any questions, prior to official 

registration through the Preparatory Office. 

New Student Placement 

Peabody Dance generally requires a placement class for all 

new students with previous training in order to ascertain 

the student’s proper class level in a particular program. 

At the time of placement, faculty will advise students 

and parents on class assignments according to student 

ability and interest. Specific placement requirements for 

each program are given below. Any questions should be 

referred to the Peabody Dance Office. Placement sessions 

for the Fall/Spring season may be arranged on an individual 

basis by calling or emailing the Dance Office to 

schedule a convenient time or to sign up for one of the 

scheduled Fall Placement Sessions. 

Young Children's Program (Ages 3-6) 

All 4 year-olds will enter a Creative Dance class and do not 

need a placement class. However, 3 year-olds need a placement 

class to ascertain readiness for group instruction. All 5 

year-olds may register for Introduction to Ballet 1 without a 

placement class. All 6 year-olds must take a placement class. 

Primary Ballet Program, Pre-Professional Program 

and Open Program (Ages 7 and up) 

All students with prior training must take a placement 

class. New students ages 7 to adult with no previous 

training do not require a placement class and will enter 

an appropriate beginning level as follows: Beginners ages 

7-12 may register for Level 1 in the Primary Ballet Program. 

Beginners ages 8-12 may register for Contemporary Dance 

Beginners in the Open Program. Beginners age 13 and up 

may register for Ballet for Teens and Adults Beginners or 

Contemporary Dance for Teens and Adults Fundamentals 

in the Open Program. 

Estelle Dennis/Peabody Dance Training Program for 

Boys (Ages 9-15) Acceptance into this tuition-free program 

is by audition only. 

Continuing Student Placement 

All Peabody Dance students enrolled during the previous 

Spring semester or Summer sessions will be advised 

of their placement for the upcoming Fall/Spring season 

by the faculty. Parents may contact the Dance Office to 

request a parent/teacher conference to hear details of 

their child's progression but should not attend any newstudent 

placement sessions. Students who miss a significant 

amount of time from the Fall/Spring season may have 

their placement reevaluated upon their return. 

Registration 

Students are urged to register early in order to ensure a 

place in class. Class size is limited, and classes may fill early. 

Those who require placement may register with guidance 

from the Dance Office, as soon as a placement session is 

arranged, to hold a spot until they can be placed. When 

placed, students receive a placement slip that must be 

submitted to the Preparatory Office. In order to be admitted 

into a class, and to avoid incurring any late payment 

fees, all students must register through the Preparatory 

Office in accordance with the registration deadlines. 

Fall Placement Sessions 


Towson 10:00–11:30 

Peabody (Downtown) 11:00–2:00 

For the detailed schedule by campus and program, 

please visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/dance, call 

410-234-4626 or email peabodydance@jhu.edu. 


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Campus Information 

Peabody (downtown campus) 

21 East Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202-2308 

410-234-4630; General Fax: 410-800-4066; 


Located in historic Mount Vernon, the 

downtown Baltimore campus is home to 

the Peabody Conservatory and the main 

campus of the Peabody Preparatory. The 

main facility of the Preparatory Dance 

Department is located within a self-contained 

area on the campus which houses four large airconditioned 

studios equipped with state-of-the-art flooring, 

and high-tech audio and video equipment. 

Office Hours 

The Preparatory Office is open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 

Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Saturday, 

when school is in session. A voice mail system is in place to 

take messages when the office is closed and when all lines 

are busy. 

Directions 

The Peabody Institute campus is located on the 600 block 

of North Charles Street, at the intersection of Mount 

Vernon Place and the George Washington Monument. 

The Peabody garage is located on the northwest corner of 

St. Paul and Centre Streets. 

From I-83/Jones Falls Expressway 

Take the St. Paul exit and continue south on St. Paul Street. 

The parking garage entrance is located on the right side of 

St. Paul Street just before the intersection at Centre Street. 

Limited street parking is available in the evenings on St. 

Paul Street and Mount Vernon Place. 

From I-95 North 

Follow signs toward Downtown Baltimore (I-395). Turn 

right on Conway Street. Turn left on Charles Street. 

Continue north on Charles Street until the 600 block north. 

Turn right onto East Mount Vernon Place. The secured 

entrance to the Peabody is located at 21 East Mount 

Vernon Place. Limited street parking is available in the 

evenings on Charles Street and East Mount Vernon Place. 

For access to the parking garage, after you turn right on 

East Mount Vernon Place, take the first right onto St. Paul 

Street. The Peabody garage is located on the northwest 

corner of St. Paul and Centre Streets. 

From I-95 South 

Take I-95 South to 695 East (Baltimore Beltway). Take 695 

West to I-83 South (Jones Falls Expressway). Follow directions 

from I-83. 


Access to the Campus and 

KEY Card Policy 

Each student studying at the Peabody campus 

must obtain a key card to be used to receive 

campus privileges and the parking discount, and 

to gain access into the buildings by using the 

electronic card-key system. Your key card should 

remain with you while on campus. To get your key 

card, please complete and submit the application 

available at www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/resources/idform.html. 

Once your form has been submitted, you will receive an 

email from the Peabody Campus Police, who will be preparing 

and issuing your key card, indicating when it must 

be picked up or it will be deactivated and you will need 

to start the application process again. Key cards can be 

picked up at the Peabody Campus Police Office located in 

the basement of Schapiro House. 

Each subsequent semester of study at the Peabody campus, 

the key card will be reactivated the first day of classes 

contingent upon receipt of the registration for that semester. 

Students arriving on campus without their key card 

must use the 17 East Mount Vernon Place entrance and 

will be asked to sign in. The adult who brings the student 

to the Preparatory must provide a form of identification 

to security at this location. Parents and friends who are on 

the campus with Preparatory students may be asked to 

sign in and wear a visitor's pass, which must be displayed 

at all times and returned to Campus Police at the time of 

departure. 

Key cards are the property of the Peabody Institute and 

are to be carried at all times and presented upon request 

to any University personnel. We encourage you not to hold 

the Peabody doors open for others to enter the campus. 

Each student is required to use their key card when at 

Peabody. 

Lost key cards must be replaced and students are assessed 

a $25 fee for this service. Any key cards that are found 

should be turned in immediately to the Campus Police 

Office. Should you need to reach the Campus Police, call 

410-234-4600/4605. The lending of this card to anyone, or 

the possession of another person’s key card is a violation 

of Peabody Institute regulations and may result in confiscation 

of the card and loss of privileges. Peabody Institute 

is not responsible for any expense resulting from the loss, 

theft, or misuse of the key card. 

Parking 

Garage Location and Hours 

All registered Preparatory students are eligible for subsidized 

parking in the Peabody garage located on the 

corner of St. Paul and Centre Streets. Parking is available 

Monday–Friday, 3:00 – 9:00 pm, and during normal garage 

hours on Saturdays and Sundays for Preparatory classes, 

lessons, rehearsals, and events, provided space is available. 

Upon entry to the Peabody garage, please press the button 

and take a ticket. If there is a “garage full, admitting 

monthly permit or coupon holders only” sign outside the 

garage, Preparatory students/parents are still able to enter 

the garage, provided it is during the hours listed above 

and space is available. (Please indicate to the garage attendant 

you are a Preparatory student/parent.) 

Upon exiting the garage, please present the garage attendant 

with the parking ticket you received upon entry and 

show your Preparatory student key card to receive the 

special low parking rate of $5.00 per park. If the parking 

ticket indicates entry outside the hours listed above, the 

Preparatory student/parent will not qualify for the special 

parking rate. The regular Peabody Garage hourly rates will 

apply. Preparatory students/parents must exit the garage 

prior to closing for the evening or the regular Peabody 

Garage hourly rates will apply. 

For those wishing only to drop-off or pick-up a Preparatory 

Student, the garage offers parking free of charge, provided 

the vehicle exits the garage within 15 minutes of entry. 

Please be aware of the following Mount Vernon events 

scheduled throughout the academic year that may pose 

driving delays and parking challenges. Please plan ahead 

to minimize disruptions to the student’s instruction: 

• Baltimore Grand Prix: August 30-September 1, 2013 

• Baltimore Book Festival: September 27-29, 2013 

(Fri & Sat 12:00-8:00 pm, Sun 12:00-7:00 pm) 

• Baltimore Running Festival: October 12, 2013 

• Baltimore Flower Mart: May 2-3, 2014 (11:00 am-8:00 pm) 

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campus information 

Safety Guidelines 

Dropping off and picking up students downtown 

All unaccompanied students are to be dropped off and 

picked up at the following locations: 

• Peabody garage, 2nd floor (the Preparatory Entrance) 

The Preparatory has a 15-minute drop-off policy in the 

Garage. As long as the driver leaves the garage within 15 

minutes of entering, there will be no charge. 

• 17 East Mount Vernon Place 

When dropping off students at the main entrance please 

wait while students enter. Students being picked up at 

this entrance to the Peabody campus should wait near 

the Campus Police desk at 17 East Mount Vernon Place. 

In the event that a parent (or designated adult) is late, 

upon completion of the class, the student should wait 

by the 21 East Mount Vernon Place entrance near the 

Preparatory office until their ride arrives. 

The area outside the Preparatory Office at the 21 East 

Mount Vernon Place entrance is a safe area for students to 

wait between classes. Please suggest this to your children. 

Public Areas and Hallways 

The Preparatory welcomes the quiet camaraderie of students 

and parents sharing their experiences as they wait 

for lessons to begin or end. The lobbies and hallways serve 

as both a waiting area for students prior to classes and a 

meeting place for students, parents and faculty. Students 

should speak quietly in these areas to prevent interference 

with instruction in nearby studios. 

Bulletin Boards 

Opportunities, deadlines, and general information all 

appear on bulletin boards throughout the campus. Read 

the posted information at least once a week to keep up 

with current information and events. The bulletin boards 

serve different functions depending upon their locations. 

Materials posted on Peabody bulletin boards must have an 

approval stamp. If you have something to be posted, the 

Preparatory Office will be happy to review and post it. 

Dining Hall 

The Peabody Campus offers cafeteria service in the dining 

hall, the busiest gathering place at the Peabody campus. 

Located off the courtyard between the two residence 

towers, a wide variety of food and beverages is available. 

Unger Lounge, which is adjacent to the dining hall, has a 

large TV, sofas and chairs, ping-pong tables, a pool table, 

and a variety of vending machines. Please check with the 

cafeteria for current hours of operation. 

Practice Policy 

Preparatory students are required to have their own 

practice instrument. Practice rooms are not available 

to Preparatory students because of extreme space 

limitations; practice rooms are for the exclusive use of 

Conservatory students. This is enforced by Campus Police 

and a fine may be imposed. 

towson campus 

949 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204 

410-825-3911; Fax 410-825-2816 

Amelia Killian, Campus Coordinator 

Charleen Morris, Administrative Secretary 

The Towson campus is the Preparatory’s 

oldest branch campus. The campus is contained 

within its own building on a 

wooded lot just southwest of the Goucher 

College campus. Course offerings include 

early childhood, dance, and children’s chorus, 

as well as individual instruction in all orchestral instruments, 

guitar, harp, voice, and piano for children and 

adults of all levels of musical experience and ability. The 

campus houses teaching studios and classrooms, a large 

dance studio, and an auditorium. 

Office Hours 

The Towson Office is open based on instructional hours 

at the campus and is, therefore, variable. An answering 

machine is available to take messages for faculty members 

who teach at the branch. For all administrative questions 

(catalog requests, registration, billing, placement), please 

call the Peabody Office, 410-234-4630. 

Directions from 695/Baltimore Beltway 

Take Beltway to Exit 27A (Dulaney Valley Road south). Take 

the second left onto Southerly Road. The building is on the 

left, located between the Sheraton Hotel and the Goucher 

College campus. 

Access 

The Towson campus is closed for all scheduled Preparatory 

school breaks. A Peabody key card is not required for 

entrance or access to the campus. Parking is available free 

of charge. 

Practice Rooms 

Towson campus students may use the studios for personal 

practice when the building is open for teaching and only 

as space permits. Reservations for studio rehearsal can be 

made with the Towson campus receptionist or administrative 

secretary. 

Space Rental 

The Towson auditorium is available for interested performers. 

To reserve this space, contact the Towson Office. All 

individuals and/or organizations renting space must sign 

a license agreement and provide university required insurance. 

Please contact the Towson Administrative Secretary 

Charleen Morris at 410-825-3911 for details. 

Lost and Found 

Items found at the Peabody campus should be turned 

in to the Campus Police. Those items are held there until 

reclaimed. Contact Campus Police at 410-234-4600/4605. 


Annapolis campus 

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 

801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 

410-269-5343; Fax 410-974-8067 

peabodyprepannapolis@verizon.net 

Pamela Godfrey Stevens, Campus Coordinator 

The Annapolis campus is housed at the 

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, a nonprofit 

community arts center that is home 

to many of Anne Arundel County’s leading 

arts organizations. The Preparatory’s facilities 

there include teaching studios and 

classrooms. Course offerings range from Early Childhood 

to individual instruction in guitar, harp, voice, and piano 

for children and adults of all levels of musical experience 

and ability. 

Directions 

Take Route 50 East or West to Rowe Boulevard exit toward 

Annapolis. Turn right at Taylor Avenue (second light). At 

the end of Taylor Avenue, take the second exit off the 

new traffic circle onto Spa Street. Take a quick left onto 

Carraway Lane. Maryland Hall is the brick building straight 

ahead. 

Office Hours 

The Annapolis Office is open from 9:00 am until 1:00 

pm, Monday through Friday. During the hours when the 

coordinator is unavailable, messages can be left at 410- 

269-5343. Please follow the instructions to forward your 

message to the appropriate mailbox. Should you need 

immediate attention or have administrative questions 

(catalog requests, registration, billing, placement), please 

call the Peabody Office at 410-234-4630. 

Access 

Access to the Annapolis campus is based on the schedule 

of the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. A Peabody key 

card is not required for entrance or access to the campus. 

Membership at Maryland Hall is encouraged, but not 

required for Peabody students. Parking is available free of 

charge. 

Lost and Found 

Please turn in any items found to the Maryland Hall Office. 

Howard County Locations 

Patapsco Middle School (PMS) 

8885 Old Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21044 

Long Reach High School 

6101 Old Dobbin Road, Columbia, MD 21045 

Abiding Savior Lutheran Church (ASLC) 

10689 Owen Brown Road, Columbia, MD 21044 

Doreen Falby, Campus Coordinator, 410-234-4630 


Preparatory classes are held in three locations in Howard 

County. Individual instruction in violin, viola, and cello is 

offered at Patapsco Middle School in Ellicott City. Brass 

and woodwind instruction is available at Long Reach High 

School in Columbia. Early Childhood classes, voice, and 

the Peabody Children’s Chorus meet at Abiding Savior 

Lutheran Church. 

Office Hours 

For all administrative questions (catalog requests, registration, 

billing, placement), please call the Peabody campus, 

410-234-4630. 

Directions to Abiding Savior 

Lutheran Church 

From the South: Route 29 North Exit 18B onto Broken 

Land Parkway. Turn left at the light onto Hickory Ridge 

Road. Turn left at the light onto Martin Road. Turn right 

onto Owen Brown Road, go ¾ mile to church entrance on 

the left. 

From the North: Route 29 South take Exit 18, Broken Land 

Parkway, toward Columbia Town Center (stay left at the 

fork on the right). Turn left onto Hickory Ridge Road. Turn 

left at the light onto Martin Road. Turn right onto Owen 

Brown Road, go ¾ mile to church entrance on the left. 

Directions to Patapsco Middle School 

Take Route 29 North to the dead end at Route 99. Turn 

right onto Route 99 (Rogers Avenue). Turn at second right 

onto Orchard Avenue. Turn at first left onto Old Frederick 

Road and then turn right into the school parking lot. 

Directions to Long Reach High School 

From I-95 North 

From Downtown Baltimore, follow signs to Martin Luther 

Jr. Expressway (I-395 S). Keep left at the fork and merge 

onto I-95 S toward Washington. Take I-95 South to Exit 41B 

for MD-175 W toward Columbia. Merge onto MD-175 W 

and travel approximately 1.7 miles. Turn right on Dobbin 

Road and then turn left onto Old Dobbin Lane. Long Reach 

High School parking lot entrance will be on the right. 

From I-295 South 

From Washington, DC and points south, take MD-295 

N toward Baltimore and merge onto MD-32 W toward 

Columbia. Take Exit 12B toward Historic Savage, and 

then immediately take Exit 12A to merge onto US-1 N 

(Washington Blvd.) toward Elkridge. Turn left onto MD-175 

W (Waterloo Road). Turn right on Dobbin Road and then 

turn left onto Old Dobbin Lane. Long Reach High School 

parking lot entrance will be on the right. 

Parking 

Parking is available free of charge at each of the locations 

in Howard County. 

Access 

The Preparatory’s Howard County locations are open only 

when instruction is offered. It is recommended that students 

be walked to and from teacher studios. A Peabody 

key card is not required for entrance or access to the 

campuses. 

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Preparatory School Policies 

Academic Policies 

The Peabody Preparatory of The Johns Hopkins University 

reserves the right to withdraw any course listed due to 

insufficient enrollment. Unless registered students are 

notified prior to the beginning of the semester, every 

class listed in the catalog will meet one time before 

cancellation. 

Students demonstrating substandard work, inadequate 

preparation, lack of motivation, incomplete homework, 

poor attendance, or lack of practice may be placed on 

academic probation. If a student on academic probation 

fails to show significant improvement, the student may be 

expelled. In this case, the family forfeits all monies paid to 

the Preparatory for that semester. 

The Preparatory reserves the right to dismiss any student 

without being placed on probation due to lack of interest 

or progress, frequent absence (more than three), frequent 

tardi ness, behavioral problems, delinquency in payment of 

fees, and/or failure to abide by school policies. 

Class attendance is mandatory. Regular attendance in 

classes and lessons is essential for student progress. 

Students should notify their teacher(s) of absence by 

contacting them directly at least 24 hours in advance. For 

last-minute emergencies, during office hours contact the 

appropriate Preparatory office to see if a message can be 

placed in the teacher’s mail box. Instructors are not available 

to come to the phone, and staff will not interrupt a 

lesson or class to deliver a message. For more information 

concerning student responsibilities regarding absence, 

tardiness, lesson make-up, and faculty policies regarding 

make-ups, please refer to the Preparatory Music Student 

Handbook at http://peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/ 

resources/index.html. 

Students are scheduled for placement interviews on a 

first-come, first-served basis. They are assigned to teachers 

according to schedule, campus, playing level and teacher 

availability. Continuing students who fail to register during 

the early enrollment period may forfeit the right to their 

pre-existing lesson time. It is the student’s responsibility to 

be aware of and comply with all registration deadlines. 

Hour-long classes are computed on a 55-minute hour 

to allow time for class movement. Classes begin on the 

hour or half-hour and are dismissed five minutes before 

the hour or half-hour. The Preparatory is responsible for 

students during scheduled class or lesson times only. The 

Preparatory is not responsible for escorting students to 

classes or lessons or supervising students before or after 

classes or lessons. 

Lessons/classes provided as part of the Preparatory tuition 

cannot occur in the home of the faculty member or at any 

other off-campus location. Faculty members may not be 

paid directly for instruction. 

A parent or a student is to notify the Academic Services 

Administrator in a timely manner when instructional or 

personal problems arise. Every effort will be made to 

respond to individual needs. Instructor changes are to be 

made in consultation with and approved by the Academic 

Services Administrator. Students/parents must contact 

the Academic Services Administrator when these changes 

seem warranted and should not seek out other faculty on 

their own. 

Parents choosing to drop off and pick up their children 

rather than escorting them into the building should watch 

until the student is securely in the building. 

Participation in an elective class/lesson sponsored by the 

Peabody Preparatory of The Johns Hopkins University at 

Peabody locations or Peabody-sponsored activities may 

require extensive and rigorous physical exertion and activity, 

and there are a wide variety of risks that could result 

in serious injury. Peabody requires students to be covered 

throughout the program by a policy of comprehen sive 

health and accident insurance, which provides coverage 

for illnesses or injuries that may be sustained as 

a result of participation in a Preparatory class/lesson. 

Students assume all risks associated with participation in a 

Preparatory class/lesson and release the Peabody Institute 

and The Johns Hopkins University and their representatives, 

agents, faculty, and employees from any responsibility 

and liability for inju ries, illness, medical bills, charges, 

or other expenses incurred through participation in the 

program, except if the danger or losses are caused by the 

gross negligence or willful miscon duct of the agents or 

employees of the Peabody Institute. 

Student Policies 

Students are required to have their own practice instrument 

and practice location off campus. 

Students enrolling for individual lessons cannot be currently 

studying the same instrument at another institution 

or with a private teacher without the approval of the dean. 

Students enrolled at the Preparatory or referred to a faculty 

member by the Preparatory may not be accepted by 

that faculty member for purposes of instruction outside of 

the Preparatory. This agreement shall remain in effect for 

the period of one year from the time of withdrawal from 

the Preparatory for the student or faculty member. 

Students enrolled at the Preparatory are only to be 

instructed for the classes and lesson lengths for which 

they are registered with the Preparatory. 

Students may not ask for or accept transportation from 

faculty members, unless in an authorized crisis situation. 

Students are responsible for maintaining quiet speaking 

tones while on campus to prevent disturbing 

other classes/lessons. Running is not permitted on the 

campuses. 

No food or drink is permitted in any studio or classroom. 

Drinks and food may not be placed on pianos. A $50 fine 

will be assessed to anyone found with food or drink on a 

Peabody Institute piano. 

Additional student policies can be found in the Preparatory 

Music Student Handbook online at http://peabody. 

jhu.edu/preparatory/resources/index.html or by contacting 

the office at 410-234-4630. 


Student Accounts Policies 

Full payment is required at the time of registration. 

Responsible billing parties acknowledge that the obligation 

to pay all expenses incurred by the student is unconditional. 

No portion of such tuition, expenses, or charges, 

paid or outstanding, will be refunded or reversed regardless 

of absence, dismissal, or withdrawal of the student. 

The Preparatory does not accept responsibility for lost or 

undeliverable mail. Notices, catalogs, registration information, 

etc., are available online at www.peabody.jhu.edu/ 

preparatory. 

The Preparatory reserves the right to adjust a student’s 

Tuition Management System (TMS) monthly payment plan 

contract to ensure the contracted amount covers the total 

charge owed to the Preparatory. 

Credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American 

Express), e-check, check, or cash are accept able forms of 

payment. If your check is returned due to non-sufficient 

funds or your credit card is declined, your account will 

become delinquent, a $30 returned check/declined credit 

card fee will be placed on your account, and you may be 

removed from courses for which you are currently registered. 

You will be prevented from registering for future 

classes or lessons until payment is reconciled. 

The JHU tuition remission benefit plan can be used as a 

form of payment (see pg. 54). The tuition voucher is available 

at the JHU Benefits website at www.benefits.jhu.edu/ 

tuition/remission.cfm. If registering online, the form can 

be mailed, faxed (410-800-4065) or delivered in person. If 

a paper registration form and a tuition voucher are being 

submitted to the Registrar’s Office, the remaining balance 

due should also accompany these forms. 

Johns Hopkins employees must submit a tuition remission 

voucher for each class or lesson taken by the student. 

Please be advised that registration, materials and activities 

fees are not included in the eligible portion of tuition 

remission and should be deducted from the amount 

included on the tuition remission form when submitted. 

The Preparatory reserves the right to adjust the employee's 

tuition remission form to ensure the correct amount is 

properly reported. If the tuition remission does not cover 

the entire cost of tuition, the account holder or student 

is required to pay the remaining balance at the time of 

registration. Tuition remission forms will not be processed 

and applied to the student's account until the remaining 

balance is paid in full. 

Add/Drop a Course 

When dropping or adding a class/lesson using the ISIS 

website: https://isis.jhu.edu., the account holder or student 

has the ability to drop and add a class or lesson online 

without a financial penalty as long as it is completed prior 

to the first day that the semester begins. To drop and add 

a class or lesson through the paper process, the account 

holder or student is required to submit an official Add/ 

Drop Form which is located at: www.peabody.jh.edu.prep. 

A financial penalty will not be assessed if the paper form is 

received prior to the first day that the semester begins (see 

Academic Calendar). 


If adding a course after the first day the semester begins, 

the account holder or student must contact the Registrar’s 

Office, and full payment for the added course must 

accompany the Add/Drop Form. Tuition refunds are calculated 

from the date the Add/Drop Form is received in the 

Registration Office (see Refund Schedule). 

Withdrawal 

Students wishing to withdraw from a lesson/class must 

submit a written request to the Administrative Manager. 

The date of withdrawal will be the date on which the 

Administrative Manager is notified in writing. Verbal notice 

or requests from students, parents, or faculty will not be 

accepted. 

Refunds 

Refunds are not appli cable to registration and other nontuition 

fees (materials and activities fees, etc.). A refund is 

determined by the date that it is recorded in ISIS or when 

the school receives an official Add/Drop Form. Refunds are 

issued in accordance with the published semester refund 

schedule below. 

Tuition refunds will be issued if placement cannot be 

made or if a course is canceled by the school. Only under 

these circumstances are the tuition and the non-tuition 

fees refunded. If a student is registered for another course 

or lesson in the same semester, the registration fee will 

not be refunded. For further information on the availability 

of placement/cancellation refunds, you may call 

410-234-4634/4635. 

Refund Schedule 

September 3/January 20: 

Web/postmark deadline for Add/Drop request form 

to withdraw with full refund 

September 13/January 30: 

Web/Postmark deadline for Add/Drop request form 

to withdraw with 75% refund 

September 23/February 9: 

Web/Postmark deadline for Add/Drop request form 

to withdraw with 50% refund 

September 24/February 10: No refund for 

withdrawal 

A refund payment is made in accordance with 

the method of payment received. Credit balances 

resulting from overpayment on a student account 

will be refunded by request only. For further information 

on the availability of your refund check, you 

may call 410-234-4634/4635. 

THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY POLICIES 


does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, 

sexual orientation, gender, ethnic origin, or religious 

belief in its admission, student aid, scholarship, or other 

educational policies. The University’s policy of providing 

equal opportunity for faculty, students, and staff insists 

that present and prospective members of the University 

community be judged solely on criteria relating to credentials 

and academic or job performance. 

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Please be advised that there are some disciplines wherein the 

teaching process requires an instructor to illustrate proper 

techniques or positioning by touching a student. Touching a 

student in any other context is not appropriate and may be in 

violation of University policy and law, including JHU’s Policy 

on the Safety of Children in University Programs (available 

at http://webapps.jhu.edu/jhuniverse/administration/minutes_policy_reports/policies/child_safety/) 

and/or JHU's Anti- 

Harassment Policy, Policy Against Sexual Harassment and/ 

or Sexual Violence Policy (all available at http://web.jhu.edu/ 

administration/jhuoie/compliance.html). Parents of minor 

students and adult students who may have concerns about 

this issue should engage their instructor in a dialogue about 

this issue prior to the commencement of instruction or speak 

with the head or director of the program. For more information 

about the policies listed above, please contact the 

Office of Institutional Equity, 3400 N. Charles Street, Garland 

Hall-Suite 130, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, 410-516-8075, or 

visit OIE’s website: http://web.jhu.edu/administration/jhuoie/ 

contact.html, or the University Office of the General Counsel 

at 410-516-8128. 


reserves the right from time to time to take photographs 

or video of faculty, staff, and students, engaged in teaching, 

rehearsals, and performances and other activities at the 

Preparatory for use in Peabody publications such as catalogs, 

concert calendars, posters, fliers, media advertising, admissions 

recruitment, and development brochures, as well as on 

the Peabody website or for distribution to state or national 

media for promotional purposes. Classes and individual 

instruction will only be photographed with the permission 

of the faculty member; performances and rehearsals will 

only be photo graphed with the permission of the conductor 

or director in charge of the event. Such photographs 

will be retained in the Peabody files and archives and may 

be used by Peabody without limitations or restrictions as 

to time. Faculty, students, and staff who do not wish their 

photographs be used in this manner should contact the 

Preparatory Office. Peabody has no control over the use 

of photographs or film taken by the news media covering 

Peabody events. 

Video taping of Preparatory performances is permitted for 

personal use only. Videotaping should be done from the balcony 

of the Friedberg Concert Hall and Goodwin Recital Hall 

and from the back of the hall in all other performance spaces. 

All audiovisual equipment and instruments in the studios are 

limited to use by faculty and accompanists. 

Notice is hereby given that The Peabody Preparatory of The 

Johns Hopkins University is prepared to comply with the 

provisions of the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act of 

1974 (P. L. 93-380) as ended (P. L. 93-568) and any regulations 

which may be promulgated there under. Students and others 

who wish specific information regarding their rights of access 

to institutional education records maintained in their names 

are advised to contact the Administrative Manager. 

Sexual harassment is inimical to an appropriate working 

and learning environment and will not be tolerated. Sexual 

favors may not be required either explicitly or implicitly as a 

term or condition of an individual’s academic or work performance. 

Such behavior which creates an intimidating, hostile, 

or offensive learning or working environment is prohibited. 

The University will promptly investigate complaints of sexual 

harassment and, when necessary, institute disciplinary proceedings 

against the offending individual. Complaints of 

sexual harassment may be brought to the heads of departments, 

the deans or directors of a division, or the University’s 

Affirmative Action Officer. Complainants are assured that 

problems of this nature will be treated in a confidential 

manner. 

Criminal activity by a student or accompanying family member, 

while under Peabody jurisdiction, is grounds for immediate 

and unconditional expulsion and forfeiture of tuition and 

fees. 

The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University of 

necessity reserves the freedom to change any programs, 

poli cies, requirements, or regulations published in the 

Preparatory Music Student Handbook, on the website, and in 

all catalogs. 

All of Johns Hopkins University policies can be viewed at: 

www.jhu.edu/news_info/policy. 

2014 Excellence in Teaching Award 

In 2006, the Preparatory established an annual 

Excellence in Teaching Award to recognize the 

contributions of outstanding faculty. Nominations for 

this year’s recipient are open through April 2014. 

Every current Preparatory student/parent, faculty 

member and staff member is welcome to participate in 

the nomination process by following these guidelines: 

Peabody Director Jeffrey Sharkey, the Preparatory’s 

Interim Dean Gavin Farrell and the Academic Services 

Administrator will head the selection committee to 

review the nominations and make the final selection. 

The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, April 29, 2014. 

For submission guidlines, please visit 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/PreparatoryEITAward.html 

Address nominations to: 

Excellence in Teaching Award 

Gavin Farrell, Interim Dean 

Peabody Preparatory 


Baltimore, MD 21202 

or e-mail peabodyprep@jhu.edu, with Excellence in 

Teaching in the subject heading. 


Registration Instructions and 

Payment Options 

Continuing students who register in the fall semester will 

now be required to re-register in ISIS for the same course/ 

lessons for the following spring semester or the student 

may forfeit their placement with an assigned teacher or 

be moved to a wait list status should a class become full. 

A pre-registration period has been established to allow 

the student to complete this process. New students will 

be allowed to register for the spring semester beginning 

December 1. Continuing students will be notified 

by e-mail in advance of the pre-registration dates. Please 

mark your calendars. 

Online Registration 

If you are a prospective Preparatory family or student, 

you can request information online and view a complete 

list of courses at: www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/ 

register. To register from this page, click Register Now. 

If you are a continuing student and have not previously 

used ISIS and do not have a JHED ID, contact the 

Registrar’s Office for assistance at peabodyprepregistrar@ 

jhu.edu or by calling 410-234-4634/4635. 

If you have a JHED ID, you can register online at 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/register (click on 

Continuing Students to register). 


Mail: 21 East Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 

In Person: 17 East Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore 


To register for individual instruction by instrument, 

please see each depart ment’s course offerings online 

at: www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory. You will find a 

complete list of course codes by instrument and length of 

lesson to assist in completing the online or paper registration 

form. 

New students registering online or using the paper form 

will leave the instructor information blank and will be 

contacted by the Registrar’s Office to confirm a placement 

interview with a faculty member. Upon receipt of your 

registration and payment in full, new students will be contacted 

to schedule any necessary place ment interviews. 

Should a placement be unobtain able, a full refund will be 

issued. 

Continuing students will enter their current instructor 

both online and on the paper form when enrolling for 

individual instruction. 

Group Instruction 

When registering online, please select the course/lesson 

for which you would like to enroll. You will need to enter 

the ten-character course code as follows: 

Example: PP. 200.133 02 

Peabody Instrument or 

Preparatory Level Identifier 

Department 

Code 

Space 

Section Code 

(if applicable) 

Select and save your course offerings, apply payment, and 

print a confirmation. If you are using the paper form process, 

you will need to complete the course information on 

the form, select the payment option, and make full payment 

at the time of registration. The Registrar’s Office will 

complete the enrollment process and provide a confirmation 

receipt. 

Before registering for dance classes, new students must 

attend a placement class to determine their readiness for 

formal instruction. If a placement is received, the Dance 

Department will issue a placement slip. The slip will need 

to be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office in order to complete 

the registration process. For more information and 

to schedule a placement interview, contact the Peabody 

Dance Department at 410-234-4626 or at: 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/dance. 

Wait Lists 

Students placed on a wait list for any course will be 

contacted by the Registrars only if an opening occurs prior 

to the first class meeting of the course. Students should 

not participate in a class unless officially registered. 

Late Registration Fee 

Students need to review course listings to verify registration 

dates, which may not conform to the fall/spring 

semester schedule as a late registration fee may apply. 

Continuing students must register prior to 12:00 am on 

the first day the semester begins or a $45 late fee will 

automatically be assessed. If a student registers after the 

start of the semester, we do not prorate tuition for late 

registration. 

Administrative Fees 

Annual Registration Fee: $50.00 

Late Registration Fee: $45 (applies to students who are not 

new to Peabody and are registering after the start of the 

semester) 

Late Payment Fee: $35 (applies to payments postmarked 

after a bill ing due date) 

Returned Check/Declined Credit Card Fee: $30 

Key Card Replacement Fee: $25 

Transcripts Request Fee: $10 per request (must be submitted 

in writing to the Registrar) 


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Scholarships 

Music: The Preparatory awards partial scholarships based 

on talent, potential and need. Our funding for scholarships 

is limited so we have policies and criteria in place to 

determine who is eligible. For the most up to date information 

about requirements and deadlines, please visit 

our website at www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/about/ 

scholarships. 

Dance: Some scholarship assistance, for both continuing 

and new enrollees with previous experience, may be 

available for ballet and contemporary dance students 

taking a full schedule of classes. Current students, who 

are observed on an ongoing basis, need not audition, but 

must indicate the intent to apply for scholarship assistance 

by contacting the artistic director early in the previous 

season. Scholarship auditions for new enrollees will be 

announced or by scheduled appointment. 

Payment Options 

Full payment is required at the time of registration. The 

Peabody Preparatory offers several payment options to 

pay for tuition and fees. Credit card (VISA, MasterCard, 

Discover, American Express), e-check, check, JHU tuition 

remission, and cash are acceptable forms of payment. 

Please make checks payable to the Peabody Preparatory 

and mail to Peabody Preparatory, Attn.: Registrar, 21 E. 

Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Please include 

student's name and ISIS ID number in memo portion 

of the check. A monthly payment plan is also an option 

allowing you to defer your tuition by enrolling through 

TMS. Student accounts with outstanding balances leftover 

from a previous semester will not be allowed to register 

for upcoming semesters until the remaining balance is 

paid in full. 

JHU Tuition Remission for 

non-credit personal enrichment courses 

Faculty/ 

Staff Spouse Child 

Group Class 80% 50% 50% 

Individual Lesson 25% 25% 25% 

Tuition Remission 

(Johns Hopkins University Employees) 

Johns Hopkins University full-time employees and their 

families are eligible for tuition remission credit. The 

amount of tuition remission credit is dependent on the 

policies of the division in which the employee works and 

the type of instruction desired. Reductions are calculated 

based on total tuition due. Please be advised that registration, 

materials and activities fees are not included in 

the eligible portion of tuition remission and should be 

deducted from the amount included on the tuition remission 

form when submitted. The Preparatory reserves the 

right to adjust the employee's tuition remission form 

to ensure the correct amount is properly reported. If 

the tuition remission does not cover the entire cost of 

tuition, the account holder or student is required to pay 

the remaining balance at the time of registration. Tuition 

remission forms will not be processed and applied to the 

student's account until the remaining balance is paid in 

full. Visit the JHU Benefits website at www.benefits.jhu. 

edu/tuition/remission.cfm for additional information. 

TMS Monthly Payment Plan 

Tuition Management Systems' interest-free monthly 

payment plans allow you to spread Preparatory education 

expenses over smaller monthly installments, paid over the 

course of the school year. The cost is a $50 enrollment fee 

per student per year, or $35 per student for each semester. 

Students are reminded that they are responsible to register 

in ISIS also for each semester in addition to establishing 

their TMS monthly payment plan. 

To take advantage of this program, simply complete 

the online Enrollment Worksheet on TMS’s website: 

www.afford.com/JHUPPrep. You may also print the sheet 

and mail it along with your enrollment fee (and any 

payments already due). You may also call them toll-free at 

888-805-9817 to enroll, or if you need assistance with 

the online process. 

Once you enroll, TMS will bill you for monthly payments 

as they come due, or you may arrange to have payments 

automatically deducted from your checking or statement 

savings account. 

The Peabody Preparatory reserves the right to adjust a 

student’s TMS amount to insure the plan amount covers 

the total charges owed to the Preparatory. If payment is 

not made in accordance with the payment schedule, 

TMS has the option to terminate the agreement and, if 

reinstated, a $30 fee will be assessed. If TMS does not 

reinstate the student's agreement, the account holder is 

responsible to immediately pay the student's balance in 

full to the Preparatory. 

TMS Monthly Payment Plan Options 

Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 

10 Payments: monthly July 1, 2013 to April 1, 2014 

9 Payments: monthly August 1, 2013 to April 1, 2014 

8 Payments: monthly September 1, 2013 to April 1, 2014 

Fall 2013 Semester only 

5 payments: monthly July 1 – November 1, 2013 

Spring 2014 Semester only 

5 payments: monthly December 1, 2013 – April 1, 2014 


PEABODY PREPARATORY Fall 2013–spring 2014 Registration Form 

Student Information 

Semester Registering for: 

◦ I am a new student to the Preparatory ◦ I am a continuing student ◦ Fall 2013 

◦ Male ◦ Female ◦ Spring 2014 

Student Name 

Birth Date / / (required for ISIS ID) Ethnicity 

Account Holder/Billing Information (Parent or Guardian if student is under 18) ◦ Mr. ◦ Mrs. ◦ Ms. ◦ Miss ◦ Dr. ◦ Prof. 

Name Birth Date / / (required for ISIS) 

Address 

SS# 

City State Zip 

Phone (Please circle preferred method of contacting you) 

Home 

Work 

Cell 

Email 

Emergency Contact (Please circle preferred contact method) 

Name 

Relationship 

Daytime Phone Email 

Individual Instruction (Independent Study) 

If you are new to an instrument please write “needed” in the teacher field (indicate campus preference). Leave the day and time fields 

blank. Once we receive your form with $50 registration fee, you will be contacted to arrange placement with a teacher. 

Instrument One Course Code Teacher 

Lesson Length: (Circle One) 30 minutes ($768) 45 minutes ($1152) 60 minutes ($1536) 90 minutes ($2304) 

Day: Time Campus 

Instrument Two Course Code Teacher 

Lesson Length: (Circle One) 30 minutes ($768) 45 minutes ($1152) 60 minutes ($1536) 90 minutes ($2304) 

Day: Time Campus 

Group Classes 

New dance students must contact the Dance Department for placement prior to registering: 410-234-4626. 

Course # Name $ 



Total Individual Instruction Tuition $ 

Total Group Class Instruction Tuition $ 

Carry this total to the payment calculation on the back page: 

Total Tuition Due $

Payment Calculation 

Registration Fee: (Non-refundable 2013-2014 academic year) ...........$ 50.00* 

* this fee is waivered for students registering for a one-day workshop only 

Semester Tuition Charge (total from the bottom of the previous page) ............+$ 

Preparatory Scholarship Fund Donation (optional, Thank You) ..................+$ 

Tuition Remisssion (enclose voucher) ..........................................–$ ( ) 

◦ Dependent Group Classes (50%) ◦ Dependent Independent Study (25%) ◦ Employee Group Classes (80%) ◦ Employee Independent Study (25%) 

Scholarship ...................................................................–$ ( ) 

Total Payment Due ............................................................=$ 

Credit Card: ◦ Visa ◦ MasterCard ◦ Discover ◦ American Express 

Cardholder’s Name (as on card) 

Billing Address for Card 

 

Card Number Exp. Date / 

Signature 

Total Amount $ 

◦ Check (Payable to the Peabody Institute) Number Total Amount $ 

(All check payments must be mailed to Peabody Preparatory, Attn.: Registrars, 21 E. Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Please include student's name and ISIS ID 

number in memo portion of check.) 

◦ TMS Monthly Payment Plan Contract Number 

Total Payment Enclosed (Credit Card, Check, Tuition Remission and /or Scholarship) 

$ 

I have enrolled in an elective class/lesson sponsored by the Peabody Preparatory of The Johns Hopkins University at Peabody locations or 

Peabody-sponsored activities to be held during the 2013-2014 academic year. I understand that my participation may require extensive 

and rigorous physical exertion and activity, and that there are a wide variety of risks that could result in serious injury or death. I represent 

that I am covered throughout the program by a policy of comprehensive health and accident insurance, which provides coverage for 

illnesses or injuries I may sustain as a result of my participation in this class/lesson. I agree to assume all risks associated with my participation 

in this class/lesson, and I hereby release the Peabody Institute and The Johns Hopkins University and their representatives, agents, 

faculty and employees from any responsibility and liability for my injuries, illness, medical bills, charges, or other expenses I may incur 

through participation in this program. 

I also agree to release and hold harmless the Peabody Institute, The Johns Hopkins University, and their representatives, agents, faculty 

and employees from any and all liability and damages or losses I may suffer to my person or my property or both, which arise out of or 

occur during my participation in this program, except if the danger or losses are caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of 

the agents or employees of the Peabody Institute. 

I agree that this Waiver and Release is to be construed in accordance with the law of the State of Maryland, and that if any portion of this 

agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the agreement shall continue in full force and effect. I acknowledge that I have read this entire 

document, and that in exchange for the University’s agreement to my participation in the program, I agree to its terms. 

Your signature indicates your agreement to the waiver listed above and all of our policies and procedures as outlined in our catalogs 

and on our website. Your registration cannot be processed without a signature. 

Student Signature (Guardian if student is under 18) 

Date 

Office Use Only 

Date Rec’d. / / Payment Rec’d. $ CK # 

Processed: 

By 

Contact: / / Result

Peabody Preparatory 2013-2014 Faculty 

Judah Adashi 

Teodora Adzharova 

Elizabeth Azcona-Hartmark 

Yoon Young Bae 

Emily Barone 

Elizabeth Bellamy 

Andrew Blumhardt 

Chad R. Bowles 

Christine Buttorff 

Carol Cavey-Miles 

Bai-Chi Chen 

Lydia Chernicoff 

JeeYoung Rachel Choe 

Yoon-Mee Chong 

Soo Youn Chung 

Kathleen Clarke 

Amanda Collins 

Fatma Daglar 

Constance Dinapoli 

Laura Dolid 

Jaclyn Dorr 

David Drosinos 

Mellasenah Edwards 

Doreen Falby 

Zane Forshee 

Laura Garvin 

Gretchen Gettes 

Lillian Green 

Saul Green 

Lisa Green-Cudek 

Douglas Heist 

Rebecca Henry 

Jerome Herris 

Louise Hildreth-Grasso 

Matthew Horwitz-Lee 

Laura Kafka-Price 

Irina Kaplan Lande 

Amelia Killian 

Won Hee Kim 

Kimberly Kong 

Alina Kozinska 

Saryana Lebedev 

Hanchien Lee 

Daniel Levitov 

Margarita Loukachkina 

Brent Madsen 

Rachel Mangold 

J. Scott Matejicka 

Blake Meister 

Janet Melnicoff-Brown 

Delandria Mills 

Holly Mora 

Mellasenah Morris 

Lenelle Morse 

Reagan Mullin-Martin 

Elysabeth Muscat 

Hyun-Sook Park 

Harlan D. Parker 

Michael Parker 

Adam Pearl 

Bradley Permenter 

Andréa Picard Boecker 

Anastasia Pike 

Emily Price 

Eric Rasmussen 

Lauren Rausch 

Catherine Renggli 

Debra Robinson 

Devonna B. Rowe 

Lisa Sadowski 

Danielle Schmitt 

Karen Seward 

Jiayin Shen 

Julia Sheriff 

Ian Kristopher Sims 

David Sobel 

Samuel Springer 

Melissa Stafford 

Ivan Stefanovic 

Mary Elizabeth Stephenson 

Jeff Stern 

Zoé Johnstone Stewart 

Betsy Stocksdale 

Troy Stuart 

Angela Taylor 

Daniel Trahey 

Christian Tremblay 

Michaela Trnkova 

Leo Wanenchak 

Alicia Ward 

Barbara Weisberger 

Alison Wells 

Larry Williams 

Kaian Ann Wu 

Min-Chi Wu-Phillips 

Elijah Wirth 

Kristen Witmer 

Steven Yankee 

The Johns Hopkins University 

Administration 

Ronald J. Daniels 

President 

Jonathan A. Bagger 

Interim Provost and Senior Vice President 

for Academic Affairs 

Peabody Institute Administration 

Jeffrey Sharkey 

Director, Peabody Institute 

Mellasenah Morris 

Deputy Director and 

Dean of the Peabody Conservatory 

Gavin Farrell 

Interim Dean of the Peabody Preparatory 

Maureen Harrigan 

Associate Dean for 

Finance and Administration 

Andrea Trisciuzzi 

Associate Dean for External Relations 

The Peabody Institute 

National Advisory Council 

Robert J. Abernethy 

Liza Bailey 

Rheda Becker 

Paula Boggs 

Barbara Bozzuto 

Laifun Chung 

Richard Davison 

Larry Droppa 

Leon Fleisher 

Sandra Levi Gerstung 

Robert L. Goldstein 

Nancy Grasmick 

Hilary Hahn 

Taylor A. Hanex 

Sandra S. Hittman 

Allan D. Jensen, Vice-Chair 

Christopher Kovalchick 

Hugh Marbury 

Mark Paris, Chair 

Matthew S. Polk, Jr. 

Christine Schmitz 

Solomon H. Snyder 

David Tan 

Sally A. White 

Shirley S. L. Yang 

Carol Jean Young 

photos by will kirk/homewoodphoto.jhu.edu or 

Steffi Liu, FORMER JHU STUDENT Unless noted


Baltimore, MD 21202 

410-234-4630 

peabodyprep@jhu.edu 

www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory 

Non-Profit org. 

U.S. Postage 

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WestmInster, MD 

Permit No.15 

Our Mission 

The Preparatory has a twofold mission. 

It offers gifted children and adolescents the 

opportunity to realize their highest poten - 

tial as leaders of the next generation of 

performing artists. In addition, it provides 

an education in music and dance to all 

members of the community who desire it, 

regardless of age, professional intention, or 

previous training. This dual mission is based 

upon the notion that every individual has 

the capacity for artistic expression at some 

appropriate level of understanding and skill. 

The Peabody Institute has become an 

acknowledged leader in the cultural life of 

Maryland and has built a reputation that is 

truly international. As a division of The Johns 

Hopkins University, Peabody takes its place 

beside the other world-famous centers of 

research and learning in the sciences, humanities, 

and medicine, poised to define the 

contribution of music and dance in our lives 

as we begin the 21st century.

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